Pediatr Clin North Am 1996 Feb;43(1):157-96

Cystic fibrosis. Gastrointestinal complications and gene therapy

Shalon LB, Adelson JW

Abstract
Department of Pediatrics, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Brown University School of
Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, USA.

The gastrointestinal and nutritional complications of cystic fibrosis are
diverse. As longevity improves in patients with cystic fibrosis, management of
these complications is becoming increasingly important . This article provides
overviews of the molecular aspects of the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis, the
current status of gene therapy, and a review of the gastrointestinal
manifestations and nutritional care