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

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Authors

David C. Whitcomb · University of Pittsburgh

Glen A. Lehman · University Medical Center

G. A. VASIL'EVA

Ewa Małecka‐Panas · Medical University of Lodz

N. B. Gubergrits · Donetsk National Medical University

Yan Shen · Solvay (United States)

Suntje Sander‐Struckmeier · Solvay (Germany)

Abstract

Pancrelipase delayed-release 12,000-lipase unit capsules were effective in treating fat and nitrogen maldigestion with a TEAE rate similar to that of placebo in patients with EPI due to CP or PS.

Topics & Keywords

Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients

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Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 105, Issue 10, pp. 2276-2286

DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2010.201

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