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Intestinal function was evaluated by measuring fat and protein loss by the steatocrit method and by faecal \u03b1\n                    <jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>\n                    antitrypsin concentration.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u201414 (30%) had abnormal pancreatic function tests: seven had isolated elastase activity deficiency, three isolated chymotrypsin deficiency, and four pancreatic deficiencies in both enzymes. Patient enzyme values were significantly lower than those of controls. Low faecal pancreatic enzymes were not associated with symptoms. Twelve children had steatorrhoea and four had increased \u03b1\n                    <jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>\n                    antitrypsin. Steatorrhoea was significantly associated with reduced faecal pancreatic enzymes. There was a significant negative correlation between elastase 1 concentration and steatocrit. 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