[Clinical, biochemical and socio-medical problems in cystic fibrosis]

The major thrust of the worldwide effort on the disease entity cystic fibrosis is concerned with genetic, diagnostic and therapeutical questions and detection of the primary defect. The authors summarize new aspects presented at the VIIIth International Congress on Cystic Fibrosis in Toronto, Canada, 1980. Their aim is to inform about present knowledge on prenatal diagnosis and neonatal screening, to review clinical problems in the management of children with cystic fibrosis and, finally, discuss the future problems of adolescent and adult cystic fibrosis patients.