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Acquired segmental megacolon in an adult patient with cystic fibrosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10701797     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by symptoms related to pulmonary dysfunction and pancreatic insufficiency. Constipation, though a frequent complaint of patients with CF, receives less attention. We report a case of acquired segmental megacolon and constipation necessitating surgical colonic resection in an adult patient with CF. The differential diagnosis and possible causes of megacolon in this setting are discussed.
Authors:
A M Davis; C D Lind
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Southern medical journal     Volume:  93     ISSN:  0038-4348     ISO Abbreviation:  South. Med. J.     Publication Date:  2000 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-03-17     Completed Date:  2000-03-17     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404522     Medline TA:  South Med J     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  229-31     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tenn, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Chronic Disease
Constipation / drug therapy,  etiology*,  surgery
Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
Female
Gastrointestinal Agents / therapeutic use
Humans
Megacolon / etiology*,  pathology*,  physiopathology,  surgery
Pancrelipase / therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Gastrointestinal Agents; 53608-75-6/Pancrelipase

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