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Longitudinal follow-up of exocrine pancreatic function in pancreatic sufficient cystic fibrosis patients using the fecal elastase-1 test.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Apr 2003
Walkowiak Jaroslaw, Nousia-Arvanitakis Sanda, Agguridaki Christina, Fotoulaki Maria, Strzykala Krystyna, Balassopoulou Angeliki, Witt Michal, Herzig Karl-Heinz
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A progressive decline in pancreatic function is possible in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with exocrine pancreatic sufficiency. The secretin-cholecystokinin test is invasive and not acceptable as a repeatable procedure for children. Steatorrhea, conversely, has low sensitivity. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of the noninvasive fecal elastase-1 (E1) test for the...
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