The current state of gastrointestinal motility evaluation in cystic fibrosis: a comprehensive literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

As life expectancy in cystic fibrosis (CF) has increased over the years, a shift in focus toward extra-pulmonary comorbidities such as gastrointestinal (GI) disease has become a topic of particular importance. Although not well-defined in the current literature, GI dysmotility is thought to significantly contribute to GI symptomatology in the CF population. The objective of this article was to provide a comprehensive review of diagnostic modalities at the disposal of the clinician in the evaluation of patients with CF (pwCF) presenting with GI complaints. Furthermore, we aimed to highlight the available literature regarding utilization of these modalities in CF, in addition to their shortcomings, and emphasize areas within the motility literature where furt

SUBMITTER: Davis TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10838618 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature