Cancrum Oris (Noma): The Role of Nutrition in Management

We present a case of clinically diagnosed cancrum oris in a 2-year old child in sub-saharan Africa that was conservatively managed by wound care and hyperalimentation. As the underlying factor and cause of mortality from noma is the immune depression of malnutrition, the role of active nutrition or hyperalimentation in the management of noma is extremely important.
Source: Journal of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research