Relative exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in children

Abstract

Reduction of digestive function of pancreas, relative or absolute, can be observed at many diseases of gastrointestinal tract. A common case of the disease in children is characterized by relative pancreatic insufficiency at which pancreas is not damaged and functions well, but there are certain factors that prevent enzymes from fully performing their function. It is usually neither obvious nor clearly manifested, without typical symptoms, and diagnosed only by laboratory examination. The underlying disease and its symptoms are usually more pronounced. Various diseases of gastrointestinal tract are often accompanied by relative insufficiency of exocrine pancreatic function; enzyme medicines are recommended in complex therapy of the diseases.

Keywords

• поджелудочная железа
• экзокринная недостаточность
• заместительная терапия
• pancreas
• exocrine insufficiency
• replacement therapy