Allopurinol to prevent pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

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Summary

Allopurinol does not appear to reduce the overall risk of PEP; however, its potential benefit in the high-risk group (but potential harm for non-high-risk patients) means further study is required.

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2008-04-01
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Medicine, Allopurinol, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, Pancreatitis, Internal medicine

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