Use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with a higher risk of pneumonia in cirrhotic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for cirrhotic patients. However, the use of PPIs in these patients may increase the risk of bacterial infection. The current study aimed to investigate the risk of developing pneumonia among cirrhotic patients exposed to PPIs. METHODS...

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Autores principales: Wongtrakul, Wasit, Charoenngnam, Nipith, Ungprasert, Patompong
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7196626/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32382231
http://dx.doi.org/10.20524/aog.2020.0483

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