CHILDREN WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY: PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Introduction and Objectives: Cystic fibrosis is the most common life-limiting genetic condition in Caucasians, affecting 1 in 2500 births. The study examined the percentage of cystic fibrosis patients in paediatric respiratory clinics with pancreatic insufficiency. To compare the clinical and demographic parameters of pancreatic insufficiency and sufficient cystic fibrosis children.