Gallstones grow inside the gallbladder or biliary tract. These stones can be asymptomatic or
symptomatic; only gallstones with symptoms or complications are defined as gallstone …

Cholesterol gallstone disease is a major health problem in Westernized countries and
depends on a complex interplay between genetic factors, lifestyle and diet, acting on specific …

Gallstones or cholelithiasis are a major public health problem in Europe and other
developed countries and affect up to 20% of the population. Gallstone disease is the most …

Background Physical activity may be an important determinant of the risk of gallstone
disease in women, both independently and as a result of its role in maintaining body weight …

Background: Gallstone disease is a major source of morbidity in the United States.
Gallstones are twice as common in women as in men, but severe biliary events leading to …

Cholesterol gallstone disease is a common condition in western populations. The etiology is
multifactorial with interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Obesity, aging, estrogen …

ContextCoffee has several metabolic effects that could reduce the risk of gallstone formation.
ObjectiveTo examine the association between coffee consumption and the risk of …

Background Ascorbic acid–deficient guinea pigs frequently develop gallstones, and
ascorbic acid status may also affect the risk of gallbladder disease in humans. To examine …

Gallstone disease represents one of the most common and costly gastroenterological
disorders. In Germany, 0.25% of the population undergo cholecystectomy per year, and …

Die Leitlinie zur Prävention, Diagnostik und Therapie von Gallensteinen aktualisiert die
Leitlinie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie, Verdauungs-und …