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Gastrointestinal and nutritional problems occur frequently throughout life in girls and women with Rett syndrome.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Sept 2012
Motil Kathleen J, Caeg Erwin, Barrish Judy O, Geerts Suzanne, Lane Jane B, Percy Alan K, Annese Fran, McNair Lauren, Skinner Steven A, Lee Hye-Seung, Neul Jeffrey L, Glaze Daniel G
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: We conducted a nationwide survey to determine the prevalence of common gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders in Rett syndrome (RTT) based on parental reporting and related the occurrence of these problems to age and methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene status. METHODS: We designed a questionnaire that probed symptoms, diagnoses, diagnostic tests, and treatment interventions related to...
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