Is pancreatic exocrine insufficiency an under-recognised diagnosis?
The prevalence of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) has been estimated at 11.5% of population in adults aged 50-75 years old. Advanced disease can present with weight loss and malnutrition but early features may be subtle, for example diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort or bloating. These symptoms...
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University of Sheffield
2017
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| Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.729511 |