Journal article
Comparing the American and European diagnostic guidelines for cystic fibrosis: same disease, different language?
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The American and European cystic fibrosis (CF) guidelines recommend different diagnostic criteria. This study assessed diagnostic concordance between these recommendations.
METHODS: Subjects with single organ manifestations suggestive of CF (chronic sinopulmonary disease (RESP), chronic/recurrent pancreatitis (PANC) or obstructive azoospermia (AZOOSP)) were prospectively evaluated by sweat test, nasal potential difference and …
Authors
Ooi CY; Dupuis A; Ellis L; Jarvi K; Martin S; Gonska T; Dorfman R; Kortan P; Solomon M; Tullis E
Journal
Thorax, Vol. 67, No. 7,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
July 2012
DOI
10.1136/thoraxjnl-2011-201454
ISSN
0040-6376