Pancreatic Enzymes in Health and Disease

Front Matter....Pages I-XIII
Patterns of Human Exocrine Pancreatic Secretion and Fate of Human Pancreatic Enzymes During Aboral Transit....Pages 1-10
Gastrointestinal and Gallbladder Motility in Chronic Pancreatitis....Pages 11-18
The Lipolytic Enzymes of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Fat Digestion....Pages 19-26
Alcohol, Nutrients, and Pancreatic Function....Pages 27-36
Effects of Maldigestion on Upper Gut, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Function....Pages 37-44
Exocrine and Endocrine Relations in Chronic Pancreatitis....Pages 45-54
Active Components and Galenic Aspects of Enzyme Preparations....Pages 55-64
In Vitro Testing of Pancreatic Enzyme Preparations....Pages 65-70
Delivery of Pancreatin in Microsphere Preparations: Transit, Timing, Physiological Needs....Pages 71-88
Treatment of Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis with Pancreatic Enzymes....Pages 89-94
Treatment of Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis with Pancreatic Enzymes: The Counterposition....Pages 95-102
Treatment of Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis with Pancreatic Enzymes: Another Point of View....Pages 103-112
Metabolic Aspects of Chronic Pancreatitis....Pages 113-121
Monitoring of Enzyme Substitution Using the Cholesteryl Octanoate Breath Test....Pages 123-130
The Influence of Granular Pancreatin upon Endocrine and Exocrine Pancreatic Function During Convalescence from Acute Pancreatitis....Pages 131-138
Enzyme Substitution After Subtotal Cranial Pancreatic Resection Without Pancreaticoenterostomy....Pages 139-145
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency After Gastric Surgery: Assessment and Treatment....Pages 147-153
Vitamin Deficiency in Chronic Pancreatitis: Assessment and Treatment....Pages 155-165
The Aging Pancreas and the Role of Pancreatic Enzymes in Older Patients....Pages 167-175
Pancreatic Enzymes in Cystic Fibrosis....Pages 177-189
Differential Treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Chronic Pancreatitis....Pages 191-208
Future Aspects of Enzyme Replacement Therapy....Pages 209-213
Back Matter....Pages 215-220