The role of pancreatic function testing in the 1980s
Gilinsky, N.H.
South African Medical Journal 71(4): 235-238
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 3547698 Document Number: 304053
The recent advent of non-invasive imaging techniques and tubeless pancreatic function tests has revolutionised the investigation of patients with suspected chronic pancreatic disease. The current diagnostic role of the conventional pancreatic function test is evaluated and the practical usefulness of alternative modalities is reviewed.
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