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Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: prevalence, diagnosis, and management
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Capurso, Gabriele Traini, Mariaemilia Piciucchi, Matteo Signoretti, Marianna Arcidiacono, Paolo Giorgio |
| Copyright Year | 2019 |
| Description | Journal: Clinical and experimental gastroenterology Abstract: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition caused by reduced or inappropriate secretion or activity of pancreatic juice and its digestive enzymes, pancreatic lipase in particular. EPI can result in clinical manifestation and biochemical alterations causing reduced quality of life and life-threating complications. EPI is common in pancreatic disorders, where it should be suspected and actively investigated, and in many extrapancreatic conditions. There are various tests available to diagnose EPI, with indirect, noninvasive ones, such as concentration of fecal elastase being more commonly employed. Administration of pancreatic enzymes replacement therapy remains the mainstay of EPI treatment. The present review article will discuss current evidence regarding the prevalence of EPI, the available tests to diagnose it and its treatment. |
| Related Links | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6432881/pdf https://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=48651 |
| Ending Page | 139 |
| Page Count | 11 |
| Starting Page | 129 |
| ISSN | 11787023 |
| e-ISSN | 11787023 |
| DOI | 10.2147/ceg.s168266 |
| Journal | Clinical and experimental gastroenterology |
| Volume Number | ume 12 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2019-03-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Clinical and experimental gastroenterology Gastroenterology and Hepatology Chronic Pancreatitis Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Malnutrition Pancreatic Cancer |
| Content Type | Text |
| Subject | Gastroenterology |
