Abstract
Objectives: Ivacaftor treatment results in rapid improvement of lung function and weight gain. We hypothesize that the reported ivacaftor induced weight gain is related to recovery of exocrine pancreatic function and improved intestinal fat absorption. Methods: We measured fecal elastase-1 (FE), FEV1 and body height and weight, in a 13-year old girl with CF (dF508/S1251N) with proven pancreatic insufficiency (FE
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 142 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1-Jun-2015 |
Keywords
- ivacaftor
- iron
- triacylglycerol lipase
- elastase
- pancreas function
- lipid absorption
- European
- cystic fibrosis
- body weight gain
- human
- patient
- caloric intake
- body weight
- general condition
- body height
- fat intake
- pancreatic insufficiency
- energy expenditure
- girl
- female
- dietary intake
- weight
- case study
- energy absorption
- lung function