Update on the nutritional management of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: A literature review

Authors

  • Marisa Ester Canicoba Licenciada en Nutrición
  • Lucía De Nobili
  • Anabel Villagra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35454/rncm.v4n3.282

Keywords:

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, Nutritional assessment, Pancreatic enzymes replacement therapy, Nutritional therapy

Abstract

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) results in maldigestion and malabsorption, with a negative impact on the patient’s nutritional status. If not treated adequately, it leads to a progressive loss of weight and potential nutritional deficiencies, increasing morbidity and mortality, hospital readmissions and healthcare costs. Detection and appropriate treatment of EPI has a positive effect on disease prognosis. Nutritional care as a continuous process has to be part of the comprehensive approach to the patient and, therefore, an inherent component of care. Early detection of patients at risk of malnutrition or already malnourished allows for early nutritional intervention and mitigation of the nutritional impact of EPI.


The objective of this review is to offer scientific evidence on EPI and to provide a practical approach to nutritional management and clinical treatment of this condition.

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Published

2021-03-22

How to Cite

Canicoba, M. E., De Nobili, L., & Villagra, A. (2021). Update on the nutritional management of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: A literature review. Journal Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, 4(3), 62–72. https://doi.org/10.35454/rncm.v4n3.282

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