Nutritional Therapy in Chronic Pancreatitis - 02/02/18
, Mary Phillips, RD bRésumé |
Malnutrition is a frequent complication in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Maldigestion as a consequence of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency is the major cause of malnutrition in these patients. Together with that, toxic habits and alterations of the gastroduodenal transit may play a relevant role. Malnutrition in chronic pancreatitis is associated with osteoporosis, sarcopenia, poor quality of life, and increased mortality. An adequate nutritional evaluation including anthropometric, biochemical, and morphologic parameters is recommended in these patients. Nutritional advice and support together with an adequate pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy are indicated.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, Fecal elastase, Vitamins, Proteins, Nutritional markers, Anthropometry, Micronutrients, Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
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| Disclosure: J. Enrique Domínguez-Muñoz has acted as advisor and has given lectures for Mylan Pharmaceuticals and Abbott laboratories. |
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| Mary Phillips has received honoraria for teaching from Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Nutritia Clinical Care, Abbott Nutrition and Vitaflo. |
Vol 47 - N° 1
P. 95-106 - mars 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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