Publications by authors named "Dieuwerke R Dijk"
Growth in CHARGE syndrome: optimizing care with a multidisciplinary approach.
J Multidiscip Healthc
August 2019
Article Synopsis
- CHARGE syndrome, affecting about 1 in 15,000 newborns, is characterized by various anomalies including eye and heart defects, growth retardation, and ear issues, primarily caused by gene variants.
- Growth retardation is a common concern, affecting 60-72% of those with the syndrome, and is linked to multiple factors, necessitating a comprehensive treatment plan.
- The systematic review highlights the influence of clinical challenges like feeding difficulties and hormonal deficiencies on growth in CHARGE syndrome while recommending a multidisciplinary approach for better management of these issues.
Background: Growth retardation is one of the main hallmarks of CHARGE syndrome (CS), yet little is known about the body proportions of these children. Knowledge of body proportions in CS may contribute to a better characterization of this syndrome. This knowledge is important when considering starting growth-stimulating therapy.
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