The Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Gallstones

The objective of this study is to assess the relationship between gallstones and venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and the risk of VTE after cholecystectomy for gallstones. This nationwide population-based cohort study retrieved the hospi...

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Main Authors: Chien-Hua Chen, Cheng-Li Lin, Chia-Hung Kao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/8/2930