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Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome in adults with cystic fibrosis.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association - 1 Jun 2004
Dray Xavier, Bienvenu Thierry, Desmazes-Dufeu Nadine, Dusser Daniel, Marteau Philippe, Hubert Dominique
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: With the improved survival of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), gastrointestinal complications become more evident in adults with this condition. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and clinical features of distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS) and its relationship with the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) genotype in an adult CF...
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