GASTROINTESTINAL MANIFESTATION OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN CHILDREN: AN OVER-VIEW

Zannatul Ferdous Sonia* and ARM Luthful Kabir

ABSTRACT

In the past, cystic fibrosis was considered a lung disease, but gastrointestinal manifestations are becoming increasingly important with improved life survival. Inspissation of secretions into the hollow structures of the gastrointestinal tract due to a CFTR defect is the usual pathophysiology. In this review, we aim to provide an up-to-date overview of the most important aspects of GI and liver disease in CF.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal manifestation, Cystic fibrosis, Children.