Trial of artificial diet in treatment of cystic fibrosis of pancreas.

Twelve patients with cystic fibrosis were started on an artificial diet of 
Albumaid and Caloreen, together with a supplement of medium chain triglyceride 
oil, vitamins, and minerals. Growth velocity and general health were assessed 
over a period of a full year for each child. Patients 
who were only mildly affected by the disease showed improvement in 
stool frequency and growth rate when the diet represented the major 
part of their nutritional intake. Patients who were severely affected showed 
no improvement in growth, general clinical status, or frequency of respiratory 
infections. 