Evaluation of steatorrhea

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Key articles

Conwell DL, Lee LS, Yadav D, et al. American Pancreatic Association practice guidelines in chronic pancreatitis: evidence-based report on diagnostic guidelines. Pancreas. 2014 Nov;43(8):1143-62.Full text  Abstract

Rubio-Tapia A, Hill ID, Semrad C, et al. American College of Gastroenterology guidelines update: diagnosis and management of celiac disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2023 Jan 1;118(1):59-76.Full text  Abstract

Phillips ME, Hopper AD, Leeds JS, et al. Consensus for the management of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: UK practical guidelines. BMJ Open Gastroenterol. 2021 Jun;8(1):e000643.Full text  Abstract

Gardner TB, Adler DG, Forsmark CE, et al. ACG clinical quideline: chronic pancreatitis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2020 Mar:115(3):322-39.Full text  Abstract

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