Review paper

Management of colonic complications of type IV Ehlers–Danlos syndrome: a systematic review and evidence‐based management strategy

Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 129 - 135
Published: Jul 31, 2019
Abstract
Aim Type IV Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder affecting approximately 1 per 100,000‐200,000 people. Life expectancy is reduced secondary to spontaneous vascular rupture or colonic perforation. Surgery carries significant morbidity and mortality. While strategies to manage colonic perforation include primary repair with or without a defunctioning stoma, Hartmann’s procedure, total abdominal colectomy with end ileostomy...
Paper Details
Title
Management of colonic complications of type IV Ehlers–Danlos syndrome: a systematic review and evidence‐based management strategy
Published Date
Jul 31, 2019
Volume
22
Issue
2
Pages
129 - 135
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