Abstract:17.1% of ultrasounds. Of patients with adequate imaging, 67 (46.9%) had pancreatic abnormalities detected; including 31 with chronic pancreatitis and 7 pancreaticobiliary cancers. 124 patients (68.1%) had nutritional blood tests sent. Of these, 65 (52.4%) had one or more abnormal result.103 patients (56.6%) received PERT; median initial dose 50000 IU/meal. 77 patients (66.4%) were referred to dietetics. 67 patients (81.7%) responded clinically to PERT. Patients with severe PEI were no more likely to respond th… Show more
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