Defining DIOS and Constipation in Cystic Fibrosis With a Multicentre Study on the Incidence, Characteristics, and Treatment of DIOS

Abstract

The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition CF Working Group definitions of DIOS and constipation in CF are specific and make a clear distinction between these 2 entities. The incidence of DIOS in the present study was considerably higher than reported previously.