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The Impacts of Genetic and Environmental Factors on the Progression of Chronic Pancreatitis.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association - 1 Jun 2022
Ru Nan, Xu Xiao-Nan, Cao Yu, Zhu Jia-Hui, Hu Liang-Hao, Wu Sheng-Yong, Qian Yang-Yang, Pan Jun, Zou Wen-Bin, Li Zhao-Shen, Liao Zhuan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Both environmental factors, such as alcohol consumption and smoking, and genetic factors are strongly associated with the risk of developing chronic pancreatitis (CP). However, comprehensive understanding of their impacts on the progression of CP remains elusive. METHODS: A prospective cohort study was performed on a large cohort of CP patients with known genetic backgrounds. The cumulative...
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