title: Treatment of distal intestinal obstruction syndrome in cystic fibrosis with a balanced intestinal lavage solution.
abstract: Conventional treatment of distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS) with high doses of pancreatic enzymes, mucolytic agents, and enemas is neither predictably effective nor rapid in action. In 6 cystic fibrosis patients with DIOS a balanced, non-absorbable intestinal lavage solution produced clinical and radiological improvement and striking improvement in DIOS scores. It is suggested that a balanced intestinal lavage solution should be considered as an alternative treatment for DIOS in patients with cystic fibrosis.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Cleghorn
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Stringer
authors.forename: G G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Forstner
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Durie
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D007422:Intestines; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012996:Solutions; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions