Sex-Related Differences in the Association between Metabolic Syndrome and Gallstone Disease

Sex-Related Differences in the Association between Metabolic Syndrome and Gallstone Disease

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and gallstone disease (GD) share common risk factors. Several epidemiological studies reported that subjects with Mets are more likely to have GD than those without and that cholecystectomy (CHO) may increase the risk of MetS. The aim of the study was to evaluate the associ...

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Main Authors: Francesco Baratta, Daniele Pastori, Nicholas Cocomello, Alessandra Colantoni, Domenico Ferro, Francesco Angelico, Maria Del Ben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
metabolic syndrome
gallstone disease
cholecystectomy
risk factor
epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1958

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