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Absence of apolipoprotein E4 genotype, good gallbladder motility and presence of solitary stones delay rather than prevent gallstone recurrence after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Jul 2001
Venneman N G, vanBerge-Henegouwen G P, Portincasa P, Stolk M F, Vos A, Plaisier P W, van Erpecum K J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) with adjuvant bile salt dissolution therapy may be successful in selected gallstone patients, but the considerable risk of recurrence is a major drawback. Apolipoprotein E4 genotype and impaired gallbladder motility have been identified as major risk factors for recurrence during short-term follow up. We have now examined their relevance during...
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