Randomized Prospective Trial of the Effect of Induced Hypergastrinemia on the Prevention of Pancreatic Atrophy After Pancreatoduodenectomy in Humans

Abstract

This study is the first prospective randomized trial of induced hypergastrinemia on the regeneration of the pancreas in humans. It may be possible to use induced hypergastrinemia in the treatment or prevention of pancreatic insufficiency following resection or injury.