Fecal Elastase in Preterm Infants to Predict Growth Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003672
Abstract: Objectives: Preterm infants are born functionally pancreatic insufficient with decreased pancreatic production of lipase and proteases. Developmental pancreatic insufficiency (PI) may contribute to reduced nutrient absorption and growth failure. We sought to determine longitudinal fecal… read more here.
Keywords: human milk; growth outcomes; growth; fecal elastase ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Radiological Chronic Pancreatitis and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Patients with Decompensated Liver Disease: Is Fecal Elastase Useful in This Setting?
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15020375
Abstract: Chronic alcohol consumption is a well-known etiological factor for both chronic pancreatitis (CP) and liver cirrhosis. However, there is discussion over how often these two entities are present together in the same patient. The main… read more here.
Keywords: disease; fecal elastase; decompensated liver; chronic pancreatitis ... See more keywords