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Recurrence of gallstones after cholecystectomy is associated with ABCG5/8 genotype.
Journal of gastroenterology - 1 Mar 2013
von Schönfels Witigo, Buch Stephan, Wölk Maren, Aselmann Heiko, Egberts Jan H, Schreiber Stefan, Krawczak Michael, Becker Thomas, Hampe Jochen, Schafmayer Clemens
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BACKGROUND: Gallstone disease is a frequent and economically highly relevant disorder, with cholecystectomy representing one of the most frequently performed operations world-wide. Gallstone recurrence after cholecystectomy is associated with complications such as biliary sepsis and pancreatitis. As yet, variant ABCG8-D19H is the most widely recognized genetic risk factor for gallstone disease. The aim of the...
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