Fecal elastase-1 is useful in the detection of steatorrhea in patients with pancreatic diseases but not after pancreatic resection

Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 38 - 42
Published: Jan 1, 2013
Abstract
null Background null Fecal elastase-1(FE-1) has been suggested as an alternative to steatorrhea quantification to evaluate pancreatic insufficiency, but its diagnostic performance has not been compared with steatorrhea in chronic pancreatitis or after pancreatic resection. null Methods null The relationship between steatorrhea and FE-1 was studied in patients with chronic pancreatic disorders or pancreatic resection. Student's null t null test...
Paper Details
Title
Fecal elastase-1 is useful in the detection of steatorrhea in patients with pancreatic diseases but not after pancreatic resection
Published Date
Jan 1, 2013
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
38 - 42
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