January 1, 2005
View Full PaperIndependent Risk Factors for Gallstone Formation in a Region with High Cholelithiasis Prevalence
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Abstract
Female sex, age and being overweight are major risk factors for gallstone formation in this region where cholelithiasis is a frequent disorder. Additional factors and interactions contribute to a gender-specific gallstone risk.
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Völzke et al. (Sat,) studied this question.