Pancreatic enzymes (pancrelipase)

Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency occurs when there is insufficient production or delivery of pancreatic enzymes required for the digestion and absorption of food. It is associated with relatively poor outcomes, including reduced quality of life and survival.1 Common causes are cancer of the head/body of the pancreas, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic resection and cystic fibrosis. It can occur following duodenectomy, gastrectomy or untreated coeliac disease via a reduction in cholecystokinin and thereby post-prandial pancreatic stimulation.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research