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The Metabolic Syndrome Is Associated with Complicated Gallstone Disease

Authors :
Naim Ata
Metin Kucukazman
Bunyamin Yavuz
Hakan Bulus
Kursat Dal
Derun Taner Ertugrul
Ahmet Arif Yalcin
Mehmet Polat
Numan Varol
Kadir Okhan Akin
Aral Karabag
Yasar Nazligul
Source :
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 25, Iss 5, Pp 274-276 (2011)
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2011.

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.

Details

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