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Egyptian Liver Journal, 2020 Background The widespread use of abdominal ultrasonography in children documented increased detection rate of gallstones. The aim of this study was to assess the possible risk factors of gallstones and to detect the complication rate and outcome of the ...
A. Enayet +4 more
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Gallstone Coleus: A Rare Relation of Gallstone Ileus [PDF]
International Journal of Surgery and Research, 2015 Background: Intestinal obstruction due to gallstones is a rare condition accounting for 1-4% of cases of a mechanical small bowel obstruction. Gallstone coleus (gallstone obstruction of the large bowel) is an even more uncommon cause of a mechanical bowel obstruction. Methods: We performed a search of the PubMed database in December 2014.
Howells L, Liasis L, Demosthenous M
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Low-dose ursodeoxycholic acid prolongs cholesterol nucleation time in gallbladder bile of patients with cholesterol gallstones [PDF]
, 1989 The high rate of stone recurrence represents a drawback of non-surgical therapy of cholesterol gallstone disease. Although most studies report that long-term bile acid treatment does not have protective effects, preliminary results suggest that low-dose ...
Brenner, Gerhard +3 more
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International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.What's New? Exposures and mechanisms that contribute to and promote pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remain unclear. In this study, the authors applied metabolomics to better understand PDAC etiology by examining associations between prediagnostic serum metabolites and PDAC risk.
Ting Zhang +7 more
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Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract Background The long‐term effects of cholecystectomy on mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with diabetes have not been evaluated. In the present study, we investigated the longitudinal effects of cholecystectomy on mortality and CVD in a population‐based cohort with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods In total, 2 216 930 national
Han Na Jung +6 more
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Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background/Purpose Current guidelines do not provide specific recommendations regarding the timing of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with acute cholangitis (AC) concurrent with acute gallstone pancreatitis (AGP). This study evaluated the impact of ERCP timing on clinical outcomes.
Mustafa Comoglu +6 more
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Association between serum iron and gallstones in US adults: a cross-sectional study
BMC NutritionBackground Gallstones are a common digestive disorder that threatens human health. Iron deficiency may be related to the formation of gallstones, but there is limited current epidemiological research.
Si-Hua Wen +3 more
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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Pediatric acute pancreatitis (AP) is a growing clinical concern with a wide spectrum of severity, from mild episodes to life‐threatening conditions. Traditional diagnostic methods primarily rely on serum amylase and lipase measurements, which are invasive and can be challenging in children.
Tamar Orgad +8 more
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Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, 2019 Background: Gallstones being one of the common digestive disorders, are a major burden on public health resources. There is a high prevalence of gallstones in HCV positive patients in USA. There is a second highest prevalence of HCV infection in Pakistan
Azizullah Jalbani +6 more
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BMC GastroenterologyBackground The circadian syndrome is linked with chronic diseases such as stroke, kidney stones, and overactive bladder. However, the relationship between circadian syndrome and gallstones is poorly understood.
Fenping Liang +4 more
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