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The natural history of hereditary pancreatitis: a national series.
Gut - 1 Jan 2009
Rebours V, Boutron-Ruault M-C, Schnee M, Férec C, Le Maréchal C, Hentic O, Maire F, Hammel P, Ruszniewski P, Lévy P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The prevalence and natural history of hereditary pancreatitis (HP) remain poorly documented. The aims of this study were to assess genetic, epidemiological, clinical and morphological characteristics of HP in an extensive national survey. METHODS: A cohort comprising all HP patients was constituted by contacting all gastroenterologists and paediatricians (response rate 84%) and genetics...
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