Problem
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Nature:
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of heritable disorders associated with a defect in collagen formation leading to skin fragility and hyperelasticity of skin, hypermobility of joints and poor wound healing with scarring. Surgical patients with EDS have suboptimal wound healing and multiple complications following surgery secondary to defects in collagen metabolism. Incidence:
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) has an incidence of approximately 1 in 5000 births. Broader Problems:
Congenital syndromes affecting multiple systems Related Problems:
Sotos syndrome Aggravates:
Impaired wound healingBruisingDisorders of skin, joint and muscular sensationAneurysmContusionsDisorders of the bowel Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST