Strictures of ascending colon in cystic fibrosis and high-strength pancreatic enzymes

R. L. Smyth*, A. R. Smyth, D. A. Lloyd, D. van Velzen, D. P. Heaf

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Abstract

We have observed five children with cystic fibrosis, who presented over 2 months, with meconium ileus equivalent that falled to respond to medical management. At surgery, four had a stricture in the ascending colon, and all had histopathological changes of post-ischaemic ulceration repair, with mucosal and submucosal fibrosis. The only common change in the management of these children was a switch from conventional enteric-coated pancreatic enzymes to high-strength products 12-15 months befire presentation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85-86
Number of pages2
JournalThe Lancet
Volume343
Issue number8889
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 08 Jan 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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