Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography of the pancreas shows impaired perfusion in pancreas insufficient cystic fibrosis patients

Table 1 Demographic data and exocrine function

	CFI (n = 13)	CFS (n = 12)	HC (n = 20)	p
Age	21 (16–52) ^*	21 (16–70)^*	26 (18–66) ^*
Gender (♀/♂)	6 / 7	6 / 6	13 / 7
Body mass index	21 (19–23)	22 (21–25)	22 (20–25)
Sweat [Cl⁻]	113 (100–130)	72 (66–78)	–	***
F-Elastase (μg/g)	0 (0–2)	571 (512–612)	–	***
D-bicarbonate (meq/L)	11 (11–19)	118 (96–130)	–	***

Values are expressed as medians (IQ range) unless otherwise stated (*Median (Range) (CFI/ CFS: Cystic fibrosis insufficient/ sufficient, HC: Healthy controls). *: < 0.05, **: < 0.01, *** < 0.001)

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