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Context Fecal elastase is a noninvasive test for pancreatic insufficiency diagnosis. Objectives Evaluate the usefulness of fecal elastase 1 for the indication of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency among former alcohol addicts and patients with chronic ...
Rejane MATTAR +5 more
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Abnormalities of whole gut transit could contribute to the maldigestion and digestive symptoms of chronic pancreatitis patients. Whole gut transit was measured by radiopaque markers method.
Harada, Hideo +7 more
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GASTROINTESTINAL INVOLVEMENT IN SJÖGREN’S DISEASE
Sjögren’s syndrome (SjS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands, which can also affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, hepatobiliary system, and pancreatic exocrine tissues.
Fuat Albayram +3 more
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Place of enzyme replacement therapy in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis in children
Enzyme preparations are commonly used in pediatric practice. Enzymes play a relevant role in replacement and symptomatic therapy of chronic pancreatitis accompanied by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
A. V. Tumarenko, V. V. Skvortsov
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Deficiency of UBR1, a ubiquitin ligase of the N-end rule pathway, causes pancreatic dysfunction, malformations and mental retardation (Johanson-Blizzard syndrome) [PDF]
Johanson-Blizzard syndrome (OMIM 243800) is an autosomal recessive disorder that includes congenital exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, multiple malformations such as nasal wing aplasia, and frequent mental retardation1.
Varshavsky, Alexander, Zenker, Martin
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Duodenum-preserving pancreatic resection versus pancreaticoduodenectomy for chronic pancreatitis [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Surgical excision by removal of the head of the pancreas to decompress the obstructed ducts is one of the treatment options for people with symptomatic chronic pancreatitis.
Davidson, BR +3 more
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Rational Prescribing of Pancreatic Enzymes for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Most patients with pancreatic cancer at some point present with symptoms related to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). These include diarrhea, abdominal bloating, indigestion, steatorrhea, weight loss, and anorexia.
Mary Acelle G. Garcia +3 more
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The article contains a clinical description of the case of combination of such two opposite states as obesity and malnutrition in a patient with chronic pancreatitis.
N. S. Gavrilina +3 more
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Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: Diagnosis and treatment [PDF]
AbstractPancreatic insufficiency is a major consequence of pancreatic diseases leading to a loss of pancreatic parenchyma, obstruction of the main pancreatic duct, decreased pancreatic stimulation, or acid‐mediated inactivation of pancreatic enzymes. In addition, gastrointestinal and pancreatic surgical resections are frequent causes.
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Background Fatty pancreas disease (FPD) is characterized by abnormal fat accumulation in pancreatic tissue and is often associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Tahsin Taner Karaevren +13 more
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