Open AccessEffect of probiotics on length of hospitalization in mild acute pancreatitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Author(s) -
Yong Wan,
Runliang Zhu,
Zhong-Zheng Bian,
Tongwen Sun
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v27.i2.224
Subject(s) - medicine , acute pancreatitis , double blind , placebo , randomized controlled trial , pancreatitis , gastroenterology , alternative medicine , pathology
Acute pancreatitis is the leading cause of hospitalization for acute gastrointestinal disease worldwide. The effects of probiotics in mild acute pancreatitis have not been studied. We hypothesized that the administration of probiotics may accelerate the recovery of intestinal function and shorten the length of hospital stay (LOS) in patients with mild pancreatitis.