Table 4

Results of questionnaire administered by telephone to 19 patients contacted

QuestionNo. of positive responses
Did you have diabetes before the accident?1
Do you have diabetes now?3
Do you take oral medications for diabetes?0
Do you take insulin for diabetes?3
Do you take medications such as pancreatic enzymes?0
Do you suffer from diarrhea?2*
Do you suffer from steatorrhea?0
Have you ever been told that you have chronic pancreatitis or had a CT that demonstrates chronic pancreatitis ?0
Did you notice postinjury weight loss or gain?0
Have you intentionally attempted to lose weight?0
  • CT = computed tomography scan.

  • * Self-limiting.

  • Explanation provided to patients.