POTENTIAL BENEFITS |
CONSIDERATIONS |
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NASOJEJUNAL OR NASOGASTRIC TUBE |
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
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CONSIDERATIONS
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GASTROSTOMY TUBE (G-TUBE) |
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
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CONSIDERATIONS
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References
1. Mercuri E, et al. Diagnosis and management of spinal muscular atrophy: Part 1: Recommendations for diagnosis, rehabilitation, orthopedic and nutritional care. Neuromuscl Disord. 2018;28(2):103-115. 2. Cure SMA. Tube feeding and SMA: recommendations and practices. http://www.curesma.org/documents/support--care-documents/2015-conference-tube-feeding.pdf. Published June 20, 2015. Accessed April 25, 2016.

The clinical spectrum of SMA is highly variable and requires comprehensive medical care involving multiple disciplines.1