Is Post-ERCP Pancreatitis a Genetically Predisposed Complication?

Is Post-ERCP Pancreatitis a Genetically Predisposed Complication?

Background/Objectives. Pancreatitis remains the most common complication of ERCP. History of post-ERCP pancreatitis is an independent risk factor for a new episode, suggesting a genetic background. The N34S mutation in serine protease inhibitor Kazal type 1 (SPINK 1) gene may downregulate the thresh...

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Main Authors: Konstantinos Mystakidis, George Kouklakis, Androniki Papoutsi, Vasilios D. Souftas, Eleni Efremidou, Dimitrios Kapetanos, Michail Pitiakoudis, Nikolaos Lyratzopoulos, Anastasios Karagiannakis, Alexandros Pantelios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/473960

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