Why pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy shall not be abandoned during the COVID-19 pandemic? Review article

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Michał Lipiński

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Diagnosing and managing pancreatic exocrine insufficiency effectively is demanding of both primary care physicians and specialists. This article summarizes current methods used in the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in chronic pancreatitis patients in terms of the present pandemic situation.

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Lipiński , M. (2020). Why pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy shall not be abandoned during the COVID-19 pandemic?. Medycyna Faktow (J EBM), 13(2(47), 208-212. https://doi.org/10.24292/01.MF.0220.10
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