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Factors associated with prior acute pancreatitis episodes among patients with chronic pancreatitis.
Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Sept 2021
Ru Nan, Zhu Jia-Hui, Hu Liang-Hao, Wu Sheng-Yong, Pan Jun, Xu Xiao-Nan, Wang Lei, Yu Fei-Fei, Yan Zi-Jun, Guo Ji-Yao, Li Zhao-Shen, Zou Wen-Bin, Liao Zhuan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The relationship between chronic pancreatitis (CP) and acute pancreatitis (AP) is complex and not well understood. CP could be preceded by antecedent episodes of AP. AIMS: The aim of this study was to explore both genetic and environmental factors associated with AP episodes before the diagnosis of CP. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study including 1022 patients. Detailed demographic, genetic,...
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