Chemical characterization of gallstones: an approach to explore the aetiopathogenesis of gallstone disease in Sri Lanka.

Records on gallstones and associated ailments in Sri Lankan community are scarce, despite frequent detection of gallstone disease. Identification of the chemical composition of gallstones in the local setting is important in defining aetiopathogenic factors which in turn are useful in implementing t...

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Main Authors: Harshi Weerakoon, Ayanthi Navaratne, Shirani Ranasinghe, Ramaiah Sivakanesan, Kuda Banda Galketiya, Shanthini Rosairo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4390354?pdf=render