Open AccessEndoscopic Pancreatic Function Testing (ePFT) in Children
Author(s) -
Patel Nishant,
Sellers Zachary M.,
Grover Amit,
Liu Quin Y.,
Maqbool Asim,
Morinville Veronique D.,
AbuElHaija Maisam,
Husain Sohail Z.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.206
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1536-4801
pISSN - 0277-2116
DOI - 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002931
Subject(s) - medicine , pancreas , hepatology , confusion , position paper , exocrine pancreatic insufficiency , pancreatic function , test (biology) , pediatric gastroenterology , gastroenterology , general surgery , protocol (science) , pathology , alternative medicine , psychology , paleontology , psychoanalysis , biology
Endoscopic pancreatic function testing (ePFT) is one of the few ways to directly diagnose exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and considerable confusion regarding indications, utility, and interpretation of the test remains. This position paper of the Pancreas Committee of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition reviews the history and indications for ePFT in children. We compare various methods in current practice and determine their strengths and limitations, and based on data from children and adults we provide guidance on a protocol on how to perform ePFT in children. Lastly, we pose areas in need of further research relating to ePFT in children.