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Trial reportDigestive diseases and sciences2017

Value of Raw Rhubarb Solution in the Precaution of Post-endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis in Patients with High-Risk Factors: A Predictive Random Compared Research in One Center.

Chong Wang, Qirui Li, Peng Ye, Sheng Zeng, Guo-Hua Li, You-Xiang Chen, Xiao-Jiang Zhou, Nong-Hua Lv

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Trial report in Digestive diseases and sciences, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Chong WangDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China.
Qirui LiMedical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China.
Peng YeDepartment of Gastroenterology, The People Hospital of Ganzhou City, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China.
Sheng ZengDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China.
Guo-Hua LiDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. liguohua98@sohu.com.
You-Xiang ChenDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China.
Xiao-Jiang ZhouDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China.
Nong-Hua LvDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. lunonghua@163.com.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsPost-ERCP pancreatitis and hyperamylasemia are common complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), especially in high-risk patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether a raw rhubarb solution can reduce the incidence of PEP and post-ERCP hyperamylasemia.

methodsFrom October 2012 to October 2013, 2100 patients received ERCP in our Endoscopic Center. Five hundred patients with high-risk factors were enrolled randomly into the raw rhubarb group (RG, 250 cases drank a raw rhubarb soak solution per 3 h until defecation after ERCP) and the control group (CG, 250 cases drank water after ERCP) in the study. The serum amylase concentration was measured. The abdominal pain, purge time and symptoms of patients were observed in the two groups.

resultsThere were no differences in patient demographics, medical history, ERCP procedure, and patient- and procedure-related high-risk factors between the two groups. PEP incidence was 2% (5/250) in the RG group, which was lower than that in the CG group (7.6%, 19/250) (P < 0.01). The rate of post-ERCP hyperamylasemia was 5.2% (13/250) and 16.8% (42/250) in the RG group and CG group, respectively. The incidence of hyperamylasemia in the RG group was significantly lower than that in the CG group (P < 0.01). The incidence of abdominal pain 24 h after ERCP in the RG group was lower than that in the CG group (P < 0.01). No side effects were observed for raw rhubarb solution.

conclusionsA raw rhubarb solution is safe and effective in preventing the incidence of PEP and hyperamylasemia in high-risk patients.

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RheumAgedCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPancreatitisPilot ProjectsPlant ExtractsRisk FactorsPlant ExtractsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)HyperamylasemiaPost-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP)Raw rhubarb

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