Pancrelipase Delayed-Release Capsules (CREON) for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency due to Chronic Pancreatitis or Pancreatic Surgery: A Double-Blind Randomized Trial

C. Whitcomb, David; A. Lehman, Glen; A. VASIL'EVA, G.; Małecka‐Panas, Ewa; B. Gubergrits, N.; Shen, Yan; Sander‐Struckmeier, Suntje; Caras, Steven

doi:10.1038/ajg.2010.201

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Pancrelipase Delayed-Release Capsules (CREON) for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency due to Chronic Pancreatitis or Pancreatic Surgery: A Double-Blind Randomized Trial

Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology • May 25, 2010

Authors:

David C. Whitcomb

Glen A. Lehman

G. A. VASIL'EVA

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Pancreatic-enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is the standard of care to prevent maldigestion, malnutrition, and excessive weight loss in patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) due to chronic pancreatitis (CP) or pancreatic surgery (PS). Our objective was to assess the effi...

Subject

Medicine

Pancreatitis

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

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