A therapeutic trial of fatty acid supplementation in cystic fibrosis

Elliott, R.B.

Pediatrics 57(4): 474-479

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4005
PMID: 1264542
Document Number: 96319
Seven children with cystic fibrosis treated with the soya oil emulsion, Intralipid, by vein for at least a year showed improvement of at least one biochemical abnormality associated with the disease. Na in sweat decreased and, in 4 whose serum was examined, the concentration of essential fatty acids increased indicating that the treatment may partly correct an error of metabolism of prostaglandins present in the disease.

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