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Greaney C, Doyle A, Drummond N, King S, Hollander-Kraaijeveld F, Robinson K, Tierney A. What do people with cystic fibrosis eat? Diet quality, macronutrient and micronutrient intakes (compared to recommended guidelines) in adults with cystic fibrosis-A systematic review. J Cyst Fibros 2023; 22:1036-1047. [PMID: 37648586 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2023.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treatment advancements have improved life expectancy and nutritional status of people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Alongside reductions in malnutrition, incidences of overweight, obesity and risk factors for diet-related chronic diseases have increased in recent years. This study aimed to synthesise the available literature on diet quality, macronutrient and micronutrient intakes compared to the recommended guidelines in adults with CF, an essential step in deducing the optimal dietary pattern and intakes for CF adults. METHODS A systematic search of five electronic databases from inception until April 2023 was conducted using keywords related to CF, diet quality and nutrient intakes. RESULTS Twenty-one studies were included comprising 18 cross-sectional, one cohort and two case control studies, reporting data from 724 adults with CF. Energy and / or macronutrient intake data was reported across 17 cohorts, eight studies provided micronutrients data, and diet quality was determined for four CF cohorts by using a diet quality score, and / or categorising food intake into servings per day for food groups and comparing findings to national dietary guidelines. Although energy intake recommendations were met, and most micronutrient requirements were achieved through supplementation, total energy intake from fat was above recommendations and diet quality was poor. CONCLUSION This is the first systematic review comprehensively evaluating literature on dietary intakes of adults with CF. Energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods contribute to intakes which pose risk in developing diet-related chronic diseases. Revision of dietary guidelines and practice change in CF nutritional therapy is warranted to optimise nutrition and health outcomes.
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- Cian Greaney
- School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; Health Implementation Science and Technology Research Group, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland..
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- School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Nutrition Department, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, 2004, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; Aging Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; Health Implementation Science and Technology Research Group, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.; Discipline of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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Mailhot G, Denis MH, Beauchamp-Parent C, Jomphe V. Nutritional management of people living with cystic fibrosis throughout life and disease continuum: Changing times, new challenges. J Hum Nutr Diet 2023; 36:1675-1691. [PMID: 37515397 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the gene encoding for the ion channel cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). The management of CF disease has evolved in recent decades from treating downstream disease manifestations affecting the airways, the lungs and the gastrointestinal system to addressing the CFTR gene defect. The advent of CFTR modulators, which correct the functionality of the defective CFTR, contributes to reshaping the landscape of CF demographics, prognosis and therapies, including nutritional management. A spectrum of clinical manifestations is emerging within the same patient population where undernutrition and nutritional deficiencies coexist with excessive weight gain and metabolic derangements. Such contrasting presentations challenge current practices, require adjustments to traditional approaches, and involve more individualised interventions. This narrative review examines the current state of knowledge on the nutritional management of people living with cystic fibrosis from early life to adulthood in the era of CFTR modulation.
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- Geneviève Mailhot
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, QC, Canada
- CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Lung Transplant Program, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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Neri LDCL, Simon MISDS, Ambrósio VLS, Barbosa E, Garcia MF, Mauri JF, Guirau RR, Neves MA, Cunha CDAP, Nogueira MC, Alves ACDC, Gurmini J, Servidoni MDF, Epifanio M, Athanazio R. Brazilian Guidelines for Nutrition in Cystic Fibrosis. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2022; 20:eRW5686. [PMID: 35384985 PMCID: PMC8967313 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022rw5686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To develop a scientific consensus on nutrition in cystic fibrosis. METHODS Sixteen coordinators elaborated relevant questions on nutritional therapy in cystic fibrosis, which were divided into six sections: nutritional assessment, nutritional recommendations, nutritional intervention, dietary counseling, special situations and enzyme replacement, and gastrointestinal manifestations. Two to three specialists in the field were responsible for each section and obtaining answers formulated based on standardized bibliographic searches. The available literature was searched in the PubMed®/MEDLINE database, after training and standardization of search strategies, to write the best level of evidence for the questions elaborated. Issues related to disagreement were discussed until a consensus was reached among specialists, based on the current scientific literature. RESULTS Forty-two questions were prepared and objectively answered, resulting in a consensus of nutritional therapy in cystic fibrosis. CONCLUSION This work enabled establishing a scientific consensus for nutritional treatment of cystic fibrosis patients.
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- Lenycia de Cassya Lopes Neri
- Hospital das ClínicasFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Instituto da Criança, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital das ClínicasFaculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão PretoUniversidade de São PauloRibeirão PretoSPBrazilHospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Infantil Joana de GusmãoFlorianópolisSCBrazilHospital Infantil Joana de Gusmão, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Hospital Infantil Joana de GusmãoFlorianópolisSCBrazilHospital Infantil Joana de Gusmão, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Escola Paulista de MedicinaUniversidade Federal de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazilEscola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade Estadual de CampinasCampinasSPBrazilUniversidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Infantil João Paulo IIBelo HorizonteMGBrazilHospital Infantil João Paulo II, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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- Hospital das ClínicasFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Instituto do Coração (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Pequeno PríncipeCuritibaPRBrazilHospital Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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- Universidade Estadual de CampinasCampinasSPBrazilUniversidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do SulPorto AlegreRSBrazilPontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Hospital das ClínicasFaculdade de MedicinaUniversidade de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Instituto do Coração (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Bass RM, Tindall A, Sheikh S. Utilization of the Healthy Eating Index in Cystic Fibrosis. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14040834. [PMID: 35215485 PMCID: PMC8875613 DOI: 10.3390/nu14040834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Malnutrition has been a hallmark of cystic fibrosis (CF) for some time, and improved nutritional status is associated with improved outcomes. While individuals with CF historically required higher caloric intake than the general population, new CF therapies and improved health in this population suggest decreased metabolic demand and prevalence of overweight and obesity have increased. This study aimed to (a) examine diet quality in a population of young adults with CF using the Healthy Eating Index, a measure of diet quality in accordance with the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and (b) evaluate and describe how subcomponents of the HEI might apply to individuals with CF (2) Methods: 3-day dietary recalls from healthy adolescents and young adults with CF were obtained and scored based on the Healthy Eating Index (3) Results: Dietary recalls from 26 (14M/12F) adolescents and young adults with CF (ages 16–23), were obtained. Individuals with CF had significantly lower HEI scores than the general population and lower individual component scores for total vegetables, greens and beans, total fruits, whole fruits, total protein, seafood and plant protein and sodium (p values < 0.01 for all). (4) Conclusion: Dietary quality was poor in these healthy adolescents and young adults with CF. Given the increased prevalence of overweight and obesity in CF, updated dietary guidance is urgently needed for this population. The Healthy Eating Index may be a valuable tool for evaluating dietary quality in CF.
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- Rosara Milstein Bass
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (R.M.B.); (A.T.)
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (R.M.B.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-518-423-1730
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Grant JJ, McDade EJ, Zobell JT, Young DC. The indispensable role of pharmacy services and medication therapy management in cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol 2022; 57 Suppl 1:S17-S39. [PMID: 34347382 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Care for people with cystic fibrosis (PWCF) is highly complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach where the pharmacist plays a vital role. The purpose of this manuscript is to serve as a guideline for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who provide care for PWCF by providing background and current recommendations for the use of cystic fibrosis (CF)-specific medications in both the acute and ambulatory care settings. The article explores current literature surrounding the role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, proven pharmacy models to emulate, and pharmacokinetic idiosyncrasies unique to the CF population while also identifying areas of future research. Clinical recommendations for the use of CF-specific medications are broken down by organ system including mechanism of action, adverse events, dosages, and monitoring parameters. The article also includes quick reference tables essential to the acute and chronic medication therapy management of PWCF.
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- Jonathan J Grant
- Department of Outpatient Pharmacy-Specialty Services, The John's Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Pharmacy Department, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Pharmacy Department, Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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McDonald CM, Alvarez JA, Bailey J, Bowser EK, Farnham K, Mangus M, Padula L, Porco K, Rozga M. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: 2020 Cystic Fibrosis Evidence Analysis Center Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guideline. J Acad Nutr Diet 2021; 121:1591-1636.e3. [PMID: 32565399 PMCID: PMC8542104 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2020.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Center conducted a systematic review of the literature to develop an evidence-based practice guideline for primary nutrition issues in cystic fibrosis (CF). This guideline is designed to complement and build upon existing evidence-based CF nutrition guidelines. The objective of this guideline was to provide recommendations for registered dietitian nutritionists in the United States delivering medical nutrition therapy to individuals with CF and their families that fill gaps in current evidence-based guidelines on topics that are crucial in order to improve health and prevent disease progression. This guideline provides 28 nutrition recommendations to guide medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition screening, nutrition assessment, and dietary intake. For topics outside the scope of this guideline, practitioners are referred to external, evidence-based recommendations. The CF landscape is evolving rapidly with breakthroughs in cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator modulators changing CF at a cellular level. Medical nutrition therapy for individuals with CF from infancy through advanced age requires novel and individualized approaches. The Academy Evidence Analysis Library CF guidelines provide a framework for expanding upon current knowledge to determine effective nutrition strategies for individuals with CF through long and healthy futures.
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Poulimeneas D, Grammatikopoulou MG, Devetzi P, Petrocheilou A, Kaditis AG, Papamitsou T, Doudounakis SE, Vassilakou T. Adherence to Dietary Recommendations, Nutrient Intake Adequacy and Diet Quality among Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients: Results from the GreeCF Study. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12103126. [PMID: 33066268 PMCID: PMC7602117 DOI: 10.3390/nu12103126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Nutrition is an important component of cystic fibrosis (CF) therapy, with a high-fat diet being the cornerstone of treatment. However, adherence to the dietary recommendations for CF appears suboptimal and burdensome for most children and adolescents with CF, leading to malnutrition, inadequate growth, compromised lung function and increased risk for respiratory infections. A cross-sectional approach was deployed to examine the degree of adherence to the nutrition recommendations and diet quality among children with CF. A total of 76 children were recruited from Aghia Sophia’s Children Hospital, in Athens, Greece. In their majority, participants attained their ideal body weight, met the recommendations for energy and fat intake, exceeding the goal for saturated fatty acids consumption. Carbohydrate and fiber intake were suboptimal and most participants exhibited low or mediocre adherence to the Mediterranean diet prototype. It appears that despite the optimal adherence to the energy and fat recommendations, there is still room for improvement concerning diet quality and fiber intake.
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- Dimitrios Poulimeneas
- Department of Public Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, 196, Alexandras Avenue, GR-11521 Athens, Greece;
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, E. Venizelou 70, GR-17671 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, Alexander Campus, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.G.G.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, Alexander Campus, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.G.G.); (P.D.)
- Faculty of Biotechnology, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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- Cystic Fibrosis Department, Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital, Thivon 1, GR-11527 Athens, Greece; (A.P.); (A.G.K.); (S.E.D.)
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- Cystic Fibrosis Department, Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital, Thivon 1, GR-11527 Athens, Greece; (A.P.); (A.G.K.); (S.E.D.)
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders Laboratory, First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine and Aghia Sophia Children’s Hospital, Thivon 1, GR-11527 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
- Correspondence: (T.P.); (T.V.)
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- Cystic Fibrosis Department, Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital, Thivon 1, GR-11527 Athens, Greece; (A.P.); (A.G.K.); (S.E.D.)
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- Department of Public Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, 196, Alexandras Avenue, GR-11521 Athens, Greece;
- Correspondence: (T.P.); (T.V.)
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Rozga M, Handu D. Nutrition Care for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis: An Evidence Analysis Center Scoping Review. J Acad Nutr Diet 2019; 119:137-151.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2018.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Munck A, Alberti C, Colombo C, Kashirskaya N, Ellemunter H, Fotoulaki M, Houwen R, Robberecht E, Boizeau P, Wilschanski M. International prospective study of distal intestinal obstruction syndrome in cystic fibrosis: Associated factors and outcome. J Cyst Fibros 2016; 15:531-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2016.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Revised: 01/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Declercq D, Van Biervliet S, Robberecht E. Nutrition and Pancreatic Enzyme Intake in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis With Distal Intestinal Obstruction Syndrome. Nutr Clin Pract 2014; 30:134-7. [DOI: 10.1177/0884533614551838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Dimitri Declercq
- Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Department of Paediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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- Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Department of Paediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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van der Doef HPJ, Kokke FTM, van der Ent CK, Houwen RHJ. Intestinal obstruction syndromes in cystic fibrosis: meconium ileus, distal intestinal obstruction syndrome, and constipation. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2011; 13:265-70. [PMID: 21384135 PMCID: PMC3085752 DOI: 10.1007/s11894-011-0185-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Meconium ileus at birth, distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS), and constipation are an interrelated group of intestinal obstruction syndromes with a variable severity of obstruction that occurs in cystic fibrosis patients. Long-term follow-up studies show that today meconium ileus is not a risk factor for impaired nutritional status, pulmonary function, or survival. DIOS and constipation are frequently seen in cystic fibrosis patients, especially later in life; genetic, dietary, and other associations have been explored. Diagnosis of DIOS is based on suggestive symptoms, with a right lower quadrant mass confirmed on abdominal radiography, whereas symptoms of constipation are milder and of longer standing. In DIOS, early aggressive laxative treatment with oral laxatives (polyethylene glycol) or intestinal lavage with balanced osmotic electrolyte solution and rehydration is required, which now makes the need for surgical interventions rare. Constipation can generally be well controlled with polyethylene glycol maintenance treatment.
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- Hubert P J van der Doef
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology [KE.04.133.1], University Medical Center Utrecht, Postbox 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Constipation in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients: an underestimated medical condition. J Cyst Fibros 2009; 9:59-63. [PMID: 20004151 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2009.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2009] [Revised: 11/04/2009] [Accepted: 11/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aims of this study were to determine prevalence, risk factors and treatment of constipation in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), as well as the diagnostic value of abdominal radiography. METHODS A cohort of 214 pediatric CF patients was investigated. Furthermore, 106 abdominal radiographs of CF patients with or without constipation were independently assessed by three observers on two separate occasions using the Barr and Leech scores. RESULTS The prevalence of constipation was 47%. Low total fat absorption and meconium ileus were independent risk factors for constipation in CF, while fiber and fluid intake were not associated. In CF patients the inter and intraobserver variabilities of the Barr and Leech scores were poor to moderate. CONCLUSION Constipation is a significant medical issue in CF and was associated with low total fat absorption and a history of meconium ileus. Finally, abdominal radiography seems of little value in the regular follow-up of CF patients.
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Kopriva F, Michálková K, Zápalka M, Malý J. Potato crisps without pancreatic extracts supplements: a potential cause of the distal intestinal obstruction in cystic fibrosis. Eur J Pediatr 2007; 166:969-70. [PMID: 17124589 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-006-0326-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2006] [Accepted: 09/28/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Three cases of the distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS) are reported to be caused by a consumption of potato crisps without appropriate pancreatic enzyme supplements.
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- F Kopriva
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Palacký University, Puskinova 6, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Winfield RD, Beierle EA. Pediatric Surgical Issues in Meconium Disease and Cystic Fibrosis. Surg Clin North Am 2006; 86:317-27, viii-ix. [PMID: 16580926 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2005.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Robert D Winfield
- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, P.O. Box 100286, JHMHSC, Gainesville, FL 32610-0286, USA
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Littlewood JM, Wolfe SP, Conway SP. Diagnosis and treatment of intestinal malabsorption in cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol 2006; 41:35-49. [PMID: 16288483 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.20286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Intestinal malabsorption is severe and of early onset in virtually all people who have cystic fibrosis. The main cause is deficiency of pancreatic enzymes. Bicarbonate deficiency, abnormal bile salts, mucosal transport problems, motility differences, and anatomical structural changes are other contributory factors. Effective treatment should allow a normal to high-fat diet to be taken, control symptoms, correct malabsorption, and achieve a normal nutritional state and growth. Appropriate pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy will achieve normal or near-normal absorption in most people with cystic fibrosis. Early identification and treatment of intestinal malabsorption is critical to achieving optimal nutritional status. The occurrence of fibrosing colonopathy in a few patients on very high doses of those enzymes which have the copolymer Eudragit L30 D55 in their covering resulted in guidelines in the UK to avoid doses equivalent to more than 10,000 IU lipase per kg per day, and also to avoid preparations containing this copolymer in children and adolescents. For patients not responding to 10,000 IU lipase per kg per day review of adherence to treatment, change of enzyme preparation, variation in time of administration, and reduction in gastric acid may improve absorption. The importance of early investigation to exclude other gastrointestinal disorders as a cause of the patient's symptoms, rather than merely increasing the dose of enzymes, is stressed. With modern pancreatic enzymes in doses up to or only slightly in excess of 10,000 IU lipase per kg per day, adequate control of gastrointestinal symptoms and absorption can be achieved, and a normal nutritional state and growth rate maintained in most people with cystic fibrosis.
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- James M Littlewood
- Regional Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Unit, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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