Intestinal Lesions Are Associated with Altered Intestinal Microbiome and Are More Frequent in Children and Young Adults with Cystic Fibrosis and Cirrhosis

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cirrhosis (CIR) occurs in 5-7% of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. We hypothesized that alterations in intestinal function in CF contribute to the development of CIR. AIMS: Determine the frequency of macroscopic intestinal lesions, intestinal inflammation, intestinal permeability ... View More