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What are some cases in which a person will need to get pancrease (pancrelipase)?
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Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Pancreas conditions: Pancrease (pancrelipase) is a supplementary dietary enzyme used to replace the digestive enzyme from the pancreas. If you have had pancreas surgery, pancreas injury, pancreatitis, or pancreas gland dysfunction, then replacing the enzyme can help with food digestion.
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