Rather safe than sorry – the role of general practitioners in preventing pancreatitis

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Keywords:

cholelithiasis, fibrates, hyperlipidaemia, pancreatin, pancreatitis

Abstract

Pancreatitis is a complex disease that varies in severity and course and involves autodigestion of the pancreas. The pancreatic tissue injury resulting from pancreatic enzymes leads to functional abnormalities in the gland. As a result, long-term sequelae may affect other organ systems in the form of metabolic disorders and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).

Author Biography

SJ Brand, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa

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Published

2023-09-11

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Review