title: Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome and colonic pathologies in cystic fibrosis.
abstract: The management of abdominal pain in cystic fibrosis can be complicated. Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome is a common cause of pain and obstruction in these patients. Knowledge of the diagnosis and management and of similar presenting symptoms is essential for the hospital doctor.
authors.affiliation: General Surgical Registrar, Department of Breast Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England Foundation Trust, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5SS.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Canny
authors.affiliation: General Surgical Registrar, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Heart of England Foundation Trust, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brookes
authors.affiliation: Consultant Colorectal and Paediatric Surgeon, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, Heart of England Foundation Trust, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Bowley
mesh_terms: D001064:Appendicitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000072700:Conservative Treatment; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D010188:Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency / Q000453:epidemiology; D005355:Fibrosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index