Reduced risk of post ERCP pancreatitis in statin users

Background One of the most feared complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with an incidence of 3.5 to 15%, is post ERCP pancreatitis (PEP). Given the role of statins in the reduction of systemic and pancreatic intraluminal inflammation, we hypothesized that the use of statins may lower the risk of PEP. Methods A retrospective cohort study of all patients undergoing ERCP at West Virginia University during the years...