Abstract
Digestive and/or nutritional manifestations of Henoch-Schoenlein purpura (HSP) in childhood may be so severe as to require nutritional assistance. The study of 19 cases with this form of the disease allows to suggest a therapeutic protocol. When enteral nutrition cannot be used from the onset, parenteral nutrition is required. Associated steroid therapy may prove helpful for the regression of the digestive signs. The observed slowness of the weight catch-up, in spite of high protein-energy intakes, emphasizes the severity of catabolism in these severe forms of HSP.
Translated title of the contribution | Henoch-Schoenlein purpura with severe intestinal manifestations: Retrospective study in 19 cases in children |
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Original language | French |
Pages (from-to) | 9-12 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Archives Francaises de Pediatrie |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Child
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Purpura
- Schoenlein-Henoch
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health