Risk factors deteriorating severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency measured by stool elastase after pancreatoduodenectomy and the risk factors for weight loss.

Ara Cho Hyeong Seok Kim Hee Ju Sohn Mirang Lee Yoon Hyung Kang Hyeong Seok Kim Youngmin Han Jae-Seung Kang Wooil Kwon Jin-Young Jang

Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2022)

The evaluation of EPI by measuring SE alone is not sufficient because it does not reflect the nutritional status of patients, and a comprehensive approach that considers other parameters is required for EPI management.

Keyphrases

risk factors
weight loss
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
adipose tissue
body mass index
patient reported