Fat absorption in cystic fibrosis after correction of hypokalaemia

Lancet. 2000 Mar 11;355(9207):900. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(99)05383-0.

Abstract

Extracellular potassium up-regulates exocrine pancreatic function in tissue preparations of mammalian pancreatic lobules. We report on a child with cystic fibrosis in whom clinical evidence suggested that this laboratory observation may be of relevance to clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Celiac Disease / drug therapy*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cystic Fibrosis / drug therapy*
  • Failure to Thrive / drug therapy
  • Failure to Thrive / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hypokalemia / drug therapy*
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Potassium / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Potassium