[HTML][HTML] Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis
M Sathe, R Houwen - Journal of cystic fibrosis, 2017 - Elsevier
M Sathe, R Houwen
Journal of cystic fibrosis, 2017•ElsevierMeconium ileus (MI) is often the first manifestation of cystic fibrosis (CF) and occurs in
approximately 20% of patients diagnosed with CF. This article reviews the pathophysiology
of MI and its clinical presentation. It focuses on the medical and surgical management
emphasizing the importance of nutrition and a multidisciplinary approach to improve both
short-term and long-term outcomes for CF patients with MI.
approximately 20% of patients diagnosed with CF. This article reviews the pathophysiology
of MI and its clinical presentation. It focuses on the medical and surgical management
emphasizing the importance of nutrition and a multidisciplinary approach to improve both
short-term and long-term outcomes for CF patients with MI.
Abstract
Meconium ileus (MI) is often the first manifestation of cystic fibrosis (CF) and occurs in approximately 20% of patients diagnosed with CF. This article reviews the pathophysiology of MI and its clinical presentation. It focuses on the medical and surgical management emphasizing the importance of nutrition and a multidisciplinary approach to improve both short-term and long-term outcomes for CF patients with MI.
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