The Metabolic Syndrome Is Associated with Complicated Gallstone Disease

The Metabolic Syndrome Is Associated with Complicated Gallstone Disease

BACKGROUND: Gallstone disease (GD) is a common condition worldwide. Several studies demonstrated that the presence of gallstones is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease. The metabolic syndrome is a highly prevalent cardiovascular condition.

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Main Authors: Naim Ata, Metin Kucukazman, Bunyamin Yavuz, Hakan Bulus, Kursat Dal, Derun Taner Ertugrul, Ahmet Arif Yalcin, Mehmet Polat, Numan Varol, Kadir Okhan Akin, Aral Karabag, Yasar Nazligul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/356761

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/356761

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