title: The role of pancreatic function testing in the 1980s.
abstract: The recent advent of non-invasive imaging techniques and tubeless pancreatic function tests has revolutionised the investigation of patients with suspected chronic pancreatic disease. The current diagnostic role of the conventional pancreatic function test is evaluated and the practical usefulness of alternative modalities is reviewed.
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D010186:Pancreatic Function Tests / Q000379:methods; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis