Factors associated with prior acute pancreatitis episodes among patients with chronic pancreatitis

The relationship between chronic pancreatitis (CP) and acute pancreatitis (AP) is complex and not well understood. CP could be preceded by antecedent episodes of AP.The aim of this study was to explore both genetic and environmental factors associated with AP episodes before the diagnosis of CP.This was a cross-sectional study including 1022 patients. Detailed demographic, genetic, and clinical data were collected. Based on the presence of AP...