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Multi-disciplinary Insights from the First European Forum on Visceral Myopathy 2022 Meeting.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Oct 2023
Viti Federica, De Giorgio Roberto, Ceccherini Isabella, Ahluwalia Arti, Alves Maria M, Baldo Chiara, Baldussi Giannina, Bonora Elena, Borrelli Osvaldo, Dall'Oglio Luigi, De Coppi Paolo, De Filippo Carlotta, de Santa Barbara Pascal, Diamanti Antonella, Di Lorenzo Carlo, Di Maulo Ruggero, Galeone Antonio, Gandullia Paolo, Hashmi Sohaib K, Lacaille Florence, Lancon Laurence, Leone Salvatore, Mahé Maxime M, Molnar Maria Judit, Palmitelli Alessandro, Perin Silvia, Prato Alessio Pini, Thapar Nikhil, Vassalli Massimo, Heuckeroth Robert O
Abstract excerpt
Visceral myopathy is a rare, life-threatening disease linked to identified genetic mutations in 60% of cases. Mostly due to the dearth of knowledge regarding its pathogenesis, effective treatments are lacking. The disease is most commonly diagnosed in children with recurrent or persistent disabling episodes of functional intestinal obstruction, which can be life threatening, often requiring long-term parenteral...
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