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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2013; 19(42): 7258-7266
Published online Nov 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i42.7258
Published online Nov 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i42.7258
Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
Björn Lindkvist, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, SE-413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
Björn Lindkvist, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, SE-413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
Author contributions: Lindkvist B designed and wrote the article.
Correspondence to: Björn Lindkvist, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, SE-413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden. bjorn.lindkvist@vgregion.se
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Received: June 20, 2013
Revised: August 22, 2013
Accepted: September 16, 2013
Published online: November 14, 2013
Revised: August 22, 2013
Accepted: September 16, 2013
Published online: November 14, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: This is a review on the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. The review includes a discussion of the definition of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, a pragmatic approach to its diagnosis and current concepts of indications for treatment with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, including measures to optimize the effect.