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This is a medical position statement developed by the Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency collaborative group which is a part of the Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas (AISP).
FALCONI, MASSIMO +8 more
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One of the complications of diabetes mellitus is the development of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. Fecal elastase 1 is a good marker of pancreatic exocrine secretion.
A. A. Nizhevich +4 more
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The exocrine pancreas plays an important role in digestion. Understanding of the physiology and regulation of exocrine function provides insight into disease processes and basis of functional testing. Specifically, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
Puanani Hopson +5 more
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ContextCongenital hyperinsulinism (CHI), the commonest cause of persistent hypoglycaemia, has two main histological subtypes: diffuse and focal. Diffuse CHI, if medically unresponsive, is managed with near-total pancreatectomy.
Ved Bhushan Arya +6 more
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Outcomes of Post-pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Patients of Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency: A Prospective Observational Study [PDF]
Introduction: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a significant clinical condition with underlying multifactorial aetiologies. Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) is helpful in improving certain clinical conditions such as chronic pancreatitis,
Somya Goel +4 more
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Pancreatic fibrosis correlates with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency after pancreatoduodenectomy [PDF]
Background: Obstruction of the pancreatic duct can lead to pancreatic fibrosis. We investigated the correlation between the extent of pancreatic fibrosis and the postoperative exocrine and endocrine pancreatic function.
van Eijck, Casper +7 more
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Fecal elastase-1 and ultrasonography for assessment of exocrine pancreatic function in children with cystic fibrosis [PDF]
Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder affecting the exocrine functions of many organs including the pancreas. Clinical and laboratory recognition of pancreatic insufficiency is important for proper treatment.
Khalid Salah +4 more
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Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency in Chronic Diarrhea [PDF]
Background: One of the causes of chronic diarrhea is pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. Chronic diarrhea cases are commonly encountered in Indonesia. Materials & methods: All patients with chronic diarrhea at hospitals in Jakarta were included in ...
Simadibrata, M. (Marcellus) +5 more
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Exocrine and endocrine insufficiencies are frequent complications of surgical treatment for pancreatic diseases. The presence and extent of the insufficiency depend on the underlying disorder, type of surgical procedure, extent of pancreatic ...
D. S. Bordin +5 more
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Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is common among patients with pancreatic cancer who have undergone pancreatic surgery. Patients suffering from PEI are unable to sufficiently maintain normal digestive processes leading to malnutrition and a ...
Kim, H +6 more
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