Intérêt pratique du dosage de l'élastase-1 fécale chez l'enfant : comparaison au dosage de la chymotrypsine fécale

Conclusion. - E1F is a simple, non-invasive, useful tool for the diagnosis of pancreatic insufficiency in children with growth failure or chronic diarrhea, and those with cystic fibrosis. Nevertheless, low values may be found in diseases with villous atrophy or very liquid stools.