A population-based nested case control study on recurrent pneumonias in children with severe generalized cerebral palsy: ethical considerations of the design and representativeness of the study sample

• Main Authors: Benninga Marc A (Author), Bouquet Jan (Author), Bernsen Roos (Author), Verhagen Arianne (Author), Penning Corine (Author), Calis Elsbeth AC (Author), Veugelers Rebekka (Author), Merkus Peter JFM (Author), Arets Hubertus GM (Author), Tibboel Dick (Author), Evenhuis Heleen M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In children with severe generalized cerebral palsy, pneumonias are a major health issue. Malnutrition, dysphagia, gastro-oesophageal reflux, impaired respiratory function and constipation are hypothesized risk factors. Still, no data...