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Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: a 10-year experience in a burns unit.

Document type:
Article; Journal Article
Author(s):
Houschyar, Khosrow S; Tapking, Christian; Borrelli, Mimi R; Nietzschmann, Ina; Puladi, Behrus; Ooms, Mark; Rein, Susanne; Houschyar, Madeline; Duscher, Dominik; Maan, Zeshaan N; Reumuth, Georg; Branski, Ludwik K; Modabber, Ali; Kluwig, David; Schmitt, Laurenz; Philipp-Dormston, Wolfgang G; Yazdi, Amir S; Siemers, Frank
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and its more severe counterpart, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), are skin hypersensitivity reactions defined by epidermal blistering and necrosis. The exact pathophysiology of SJS/TEN is yet to be deciphered, but a number of risk factors have been identified including adverse drug reactions. The diagnosis of SJS/TEN is made on a clinical basis, and treatment consists of supportive care and occasionally immunosuppressants, such as cyclosporin, high-dose...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Wound Care
Year:
2021
Journal volume:
30
Journal issue:
6
Pages contribution:
492-496
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.12968/jowc.2021.30.6.492
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34121430
Print-ISSN:
0969-0700
TUM Institution:
Lehrstuhl für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie (Prof. Machens)
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