Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Elevate the Risk of Developing Acute Pancreatitis: A Meta-analysis

Objectives Increasing data suggest that acute pancreatitis (AP) occurs more frequently among patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) than in the non-IBD population; however, currently no comprehensive meta-analysis is available. Methods Systematic literature search was conducted in 4 major databases. We included observational studies sampling from the general population. Basic study characteristics and crude incidences of AP were extracted. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence interval (CIs) were calculated using the random-effects model. Subgroups were set up by Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis. Heterogeneity was tested with I2 statistics. Results Eight studies were eligible for the analysis. The odds of AP were 3 times higher in IBD (OR, 3.11; 95% CI, 2.93–3.30; I2, 0.0%), significantly higher in Crohn disease than in ulcerative colitis (P
Source: Pancreas - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research