High frequency of liver abnormalities in adult cystic fibrosis patients after lung transplantation
K Staufer, E Halilbasic, A Niculescu, S Harm, K Rutter, A Brichta, P Jaksch, W Klepetko, M Trauner, L Kazemi-Shirazi · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2013 · Heft 05
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Background: CF associated liver disease (CFLD) mainly develops in early childhood and occurs in up to 30% of CF patients including features of steatosis, fibrosis and cholestasis. We aimed at characterizing liver disease in adult patients with CF after lung transplantation (LuTx). Methods: Consecutive patients admitted to our outpatient clinic received ultrasound, fibroscan, MRI/MRCP as well as testing of liver function tests, lipids and vitamin D. Liver diseases of other origins were excluded. Results: 36 patients (median age 30 y, IQR 25 – 38 y; 42% male) were included in the study. Median time since LuTx was…
