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The Metabolic Syndrome Is Associated with Complicated Gallstone Disease
- Source :
- Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 25, Iss 5, Pp 274-276 (2011)
- Publication Year :
- 2011
- Publisher :
- Hindawi Limited, 2011.
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND: Gallstone disease (GD) is a common condition worldwide. Several studies demonstrated that the presence of gallstones is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease. The metabolic syndrome is a highly prevalent cardiovascular condition.
- Subjects :
- Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08357900
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.9721bbabe07647b9886e43a691b37fd8
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/356761