European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
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Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol · Feb 2013
Meta AnalysisType 2 diabetes mellitus and the risk of acute pancreatitis: a meta-analysis.
Epidemiological evidences indicate that individuals with diabetes may have an increased risk of acute pancreatitis. Therefore, we carried out a meta-analysis to examine the present evidence and to identify the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus and the risk of acute pancreatitis. ⋯ These outcomes strongly support the relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and an increased risk of acute pancreatitis. More fundamental research should be carried out to elucidate the biological mechanisms.