“…The incidence of PEI has been reported to be 36% at the diagnosis of CP, which increases to approximately 60% five years later, and nearly 100% at the late stage of the disease. 3,4 During recovery from AP, pancreatic exocrine function is at a low level, causing PEI in some patients. PEI is commonly seen in alcoholic AP, 5 severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), and AP with pseudocysts.…”