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Prediction of pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy by preoperative dynamic CT and fecal elastase-1 levels. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2017
To validate preoperative dynamic CT and fecal elastase-1 level in predicting the development of pancreatic fistulae after pancreatoduodenectomy.For 146 consecutive patients, CT attenuation values of the nontumorous pancreatic parenchyma were ...
Jung-Hyun Kang, Joon Seong Park, Jeong-Sik Yu, Jae-Joon Chung, Joo Hee Kim, Eun-Suk Cho, Dong Sup Yoon   +6 more
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Endoscopic Ultrasound Findings in Patients Diagnosed with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency by Low Fecal Elastase-1 [PDF]

Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2019
Background and Aims. Fecal elastase-1 (FE-1) as a screening test for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is gaining popularity in clinical practice. The role of imaging in patients with FE-1-related suspicion of EPI remains unclear.
Mazen Shobassy, Nedaa Husainat, Abdalaziz Tabash, Kalpesh Patel, Hashem B. El-Serag, Mohamed O. Othman   +5 more
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Dorsal Pancreatic Agenesis Associated With New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus and Acute Pancreatitis in an 18-Year-Old Man: A Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Dorsal pancreatic agenesis (DPA) is a rare congenital disorder resulting from failure of development of the dorsal pancreatic bud. Complete DPA implies absence of the pancreatic neck, body, and tail and can be associated with both diabetes mellitus and pancreatitis. The patient was an 18‐year‐old man admitted with a history of epigastric pain,
Rab M, Javaid MH, Numani RN, Khanam F, Khalid M, Segawa F.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

High Frequency of Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency Among Patients with Abdominal Pain, Bloating, and Malodorous Flatus: Hidden Pancreatic Insufficiency [PDF]

The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology
Background/Aims: Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is a condition characterized by impaired digestion and absorption resulting from insufficient exocrine secretion of the pancreas.
Gizem Sultan Kürtül, Orhan Sezgin, Damla Hazal Sucu   +2 more
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Shifts in amino acids profile in chronic pancreatitis. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundChronic pancreatitis (CP) can lead to pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI), causing protein malabsorption and altered amino acid levels.
Marko Malvik, Kalle Kilk, Raili Müller, Riina Salupere, Mihkel Zilmer, Margus Lember   +5 more
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Diagnostic Performance of Measurement of Fecal Elastase-1 in Detection of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. [PDF]

Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2018
Vanga RR, Tansel A, Sidiq S, El-Serag HB, Othman MO.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Diagnostic Accuracy of Fecal Elastase-1 Test for Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

United European Gastroenterol J
de la Iglesia D, Agudo-Castillo B, Galego-Fernández M, Rama-Fernández A, Domínguez-Muñoz JE.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Quantitative Edge Analysis of Pancreatic Margins in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis: A Correlation with Exocrine Function

Diagnostics, 2023
Background: Many efforts have been made to improve accuracy and sensitivity in diagnosing chronic pancreatitis (CP), obtaining quantitative assessments related to functional data.
Maria Chiara Ambrosetti, Annamaria Grecchi, Alberto Ambrosetti, Antonio Amodio, Giancarlo Mansueto, Stefania Montemezzi, Giulia A. Zamboni   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of bioelectrical impedance analysis in patients with chronic pancreatitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease considering exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2021
The article describes and analyzes the results of bioelectrical impedance analysis in patients with chronic pancreatitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease considering the level of fecal elastase-1.The aim of our study was to investigate the ...
T. Lazaruk, O. Fediv
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The level of pancreatic fecal elastase-1 and the risk of cardiovascular complications in patients with chronic pancreatitis combined with arterial hypertension

Gastroenterologìa, 2023
Background. Chronic pancreatitis and malnutrition are associated with cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular events, while the role of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency as a risk factor for cardiovascular events is unknown.
A.Yu. Filippova, V.V. Kryvoshei
doaj   +1 more source