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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2026; 32(1): 113232
Published online Jan 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i1.113232
Published online Jan 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v32.i1.113232
Table 3 Results of the subgroup analysis of multivariance analysis outcomes
| Outcomes | Studies | RR | 95%CI | P value | Heterogeneity |
| Age > 40 years | 13 | 0.79 | 0.59-1.05 | 0.10 | 62% |
| Female patients | 14 | 0.80 | 0.60-1.07 | 0.13 | 56% |
| Prior cholecystectomy | 4 | 0.42 | 0.24-0.71 | < 0.01 | 0% |
| History of pancreatitis | 7 | 0.67 | 0.47-0.95 | 0.03 | 0% |
| Difficult cannulation | 11 | 0.62 | 0.44-0.89 | < 0.01 | 59% |
| Pancreatic sphincterotomy | 9 | 0.29 | 0.18-0.46 | < 0.01 | 25% |
| Biliary sphincterotomy | 7 | 0.85 | 0.74-0.99 | 0.03 | 0% |
| Trainee involvement | 6 | 1.79 | 0.89-3.60 | 0.10 | 84% |
| Pancreatic duct stent | 6 | 1.41 | 1.19-1.67 | < 0.01 | 0% |
- Citation: Tian F, Huang ZC, Khizar H, Qiu K. Efficacy of indomethacin for the prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis: A comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(1): 113232
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v32.i1.113232