The Effect of Cholecystectomy on the Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Patients with Gallbladder Stones

The Effect of Cholecystectomy on the Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Patients with Gallbladder Stones

To evaluate the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) after cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones (GBS). Methods: This nationwide population-based cohort study analyzed the inpatient data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. The study cohort comprised of 83,963 patients aged 20 ye...

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Main Authors: Chien-Hua Chen, Cheng-Li Lin, Chia-Hung Kao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
cholecystectomy
colorectal cancer
gallbladder stones
cohort study
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/3/550

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