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Octreotide for pancreatic fistula – pro
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The principal effects of octreotide include inhibition of growth hormone (GH), glucagon, and insulin. However, there are other effects that have been attemtped to be exploited to therapeutic ends, including to help heal pancreatic and gastreointeistinal fistulas.  Among themare reduction of splanchnic blood flow, and inhibition of release of several gastrointestinal hormones, including serotonin, gastrin, vasoactive intestinal peptide, secretin,

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