Open AccessDietary intake in patients with chronic pancreatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Qurat Ul Ain,
Yasir Bashir,
L. Kelleher,
David Bourne,
Suzanne Egan,
Jean McMahon,
Laura Keaskin,
Oonagh Griffin,
Kevin C. Conlon,
Sinead N. Duggan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v27.i34.5775
Subject(s) - pancreatitis , medicine , meta analysis , gastroenterology , pancreatitis, chronic , medline , biology , biochemistry
A progressive reduction in the secretion of pancreatic enzymes in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) results in malabsorption and ultimate malnutrition. However, the pathogenesis of malnutrition is multifactorial and other factors such as chronic inflammation, alcohol excess and poor dietary intake all contribute. Patients may restrict their dietary intake due to poor appetite or to avoid gastrointestinal symptoms and abdominal pain. Whilst up to half of patients with chronic pancreatitis are reportedly malnourished, the dietary intake of patients with CP is relatively understudied and has not been systematically reviewed to date.