Epidermolysis Bullosa: Basic and Clinical Aspects Book

	Preface
	Contributors
I	Current Perspectives
1	Current Perspectives and Differential Diagnosis in Epidermolysis Bullosa	3
II	Basic Science Aspects
2	The Basement Membrane Zone at the Dermal-Epidermal Junction of Human Skin	19
3	Pathology and Pathogenesis of Epidermolysis Bullosa	37
4	Collagenase and Connective Tissue Remodeling in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa	63
5	Linkage Studies in Epidermolysis Bullosa	70
6	Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita (EBA)	75
III	Clinical Overview
7	Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex: A Clinical Overview	89
8	Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Clinical Overview	118
9	Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Clinical Overview	135
10	Dominant Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Clinical Overview	152
IV	Extracutaneous Manifestations and Their Management
11	Gastrointestinal Aspects of Epidermolysis Bullosa	169
12	Ophthalmological Aspects of Epidermolysis Bullosa	185
13	Hematologic Problems in Epidermolysis Bullosa	191
14	Dental Aspects of Epidermolysis Bullosa	198
15	Otorhinolaryngologic Aspects of Epidermolysis Bullosa	210
16	Rheumatologic Aspects of Epidermolysis Bullosa	217
V	Special Management Considerations
17	Reconstructive Surgery for Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa	223
18	Anaesthesia for the Epidermolysis Bullosa Patient	228
19	Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetic Screening for Epidermolysis Bullosa	235
20	Physical Rehabilitation of Epidermolysis Bullosa Patients	252
21	Nutritional Management of the Epidermolysis Bullosa Patient	261
22	Medical and Surgical Treatment of the Skin in Epidermolysis Bullosa	267
23	Nursing Aspects of Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Comprehensive Approach	281
	Index	295