Pancreatic function testing detects exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and is often used for diagnosing chronic pancreatitis (CP). In its recent guideline on diagnosing and treating CP, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) acknowledges that controversy exists about the value of pancreatic function testing for diagnosing CP.
What does the ACG guideline state about the importance of EPI and of testing for pancreatic insufficiency in the diagnosis of CP?
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