Why the study?
Does the BT-PABA test with plasma PABA measurements improve the sensitivity and specificity of diagnosing pancreatic exocrine insufficiency compared to urinary recovery alone?
Population
15 control subjects and 65 patients (including 32 with chronic pancreatitis and 5 with intestinal disease)
Comparison
BT-PABA test with plasma PABA measurements vs Control subjects and alternative diagnostic…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
6 hours
Authors
Loading...
May support plasma BT-PABA for specific pancreatic exocrine assessment; leaves open prospective validation before clinical adoption.
Does the BT-PABA test with plasma PABA measurements improve the sensitivity and specificity of diagnosing pancreatic exocrine insufficiency compared to urinary recovery alone?
The BT-PABA test using maximal plasma PABA determination offers a specific and moderately sensitive method for evaluating pancreatic exocrine function without requiring a double test.
Delchier et al. (1983) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: