Prevalence of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis

"The diagnosis of EPI will be made through the combination of two diagnostic tests.~The labeled triolein breath test will use criteria established by the manufacturer of the product (Pancreo-Kit®) Isomed pharma.~The fecal elastase test will be performed at our own center (Bioserv Diagnostics (BS-86-01 Elastase Pancreatic ELISA) distributed by Palex Medical.) In those cases where both results are negative, it will be considered that there is no EPI. In cases where both results are positive, the diagnosis of EPI will be performed. If the results are discordant, a Sobel test or feces quantification test will be performed."