Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2013; 19(44): 7930-7946
Published online Nov 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i44.7930
Table 2 Pathogenesis of maldigestion
MechanismExplanation
Decreased pancreatic productionLack of functional tissue or decreased endogenous neurohormonal stimulation
Decrease in deliveryPancreatic duct obstruction
Decreased activationLow duodenal pH
Premature enzymatic degradationDecreased contact time due to increased motility, impaired interaction with chyme and biliary salts, and intestinal bacterial overgrowth