Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency after pancreatic resection: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is a condition defined by a reduction in pancreatic exocrine activity that impairs normal digestion. Despite established guidelines recommendations, precise diagnosis of PEI after pancreatic resection are infrequently achieved. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the methodology and accuracy of diagnostic tools available for evaluating PEI after pancreatic resection.

Methods

A review of PEI diagnostic tests was conducted using a combined text and MeSH search strategy to identify relevant articles focused on post-pancreatectomy PEI diagnosis.

Results

The literature search yielded 4,874 records, and 30 studies were included in the analysis, with a total of 2,305 patients. The reported frequency of

SUBMITTER: Di Martino M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789297 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature