Use of statins and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and severity of acute pancreatitis

Background: There is evidence from epidemiological studies that statins are associated to a decreased risk of acute pancreatitis (AP). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are currently used for the prevention of post-ERCP AP. We hypothesized that both drugs are associated to a decreased risk for moderate-to- severe AP (MTSAP).

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Source: Pancreatology - September 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: M. Bozhychko, K. C árdenas-Jaén, M.L. Ruiz-Rebollo, E. de Madaria Source Type: research