Effect of CoQ10 Addition to Rectal Indomethacin on Clinical Pancreatitis and Related Biomarkers in Post-endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Saeed Abdi,
Roja Qobadighadikolaei,
Faezeh Jamali
et al.
Abstract:Background: Post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) is the most prevalent complication of ERCP. Oxidative stress has been mentioned as a cause of PEP. Objectives: As preclinical and clinical studies have shown that CoQ10 has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, the present study was designed to examine whether oral CoQ10 addition to rectal indomethacin decreases the rate/severity of PEP. Methods: A prospective double-blind clinical study was done on 347 patients unde… Show more
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