Endoscopic Pancreatic Function Test (ePFT) and Its Indications

This paper will review briefly the physiology of pancreatic enzyme secretion and the role of stimulated endoscopic testing for assessing exocrine pancreatic function. Published studies in both the pediatric and adult literature are reviewed. The technique and utility of endoscopic pancreatic function testing (ePFT) as the method of choice in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic disorders in childhood is described. Finally, emerging, clinically useful markers that can be measured in the pancreatic fluid will be described. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Karoly Horvath, MD, PhD, Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, 60 W Gore Street, Orlando, FL 32806 (e-mail: Karoly.Horvath@orlandohealth.com). Received 22 August, 2018 Accepted 13 November, 2018 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2019 by European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology,

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