Liver disease in cystic fibrosis.
Because of improved survival in the past two decades, liver disease has assumed greater importance in patients with cystic fibrosis. Clinical detection has been difficult thus far. In recent years, advances in our understanding of pathogenesis as well as increasing experience in therapeutic modalities have been accomplished. For these reasons, it is relevant to review this topic.
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Division of Gastroenterology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 951 Court Avenue, Room 555D, Memphis, TN 38163, USA. Tombazzi@hotmail.com
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D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy