Pregnancy and gallbladder disease
Gallbladder disease is a highly prevalent disease in western countries as a consequence of several genetic, biochemical, and environmental factors. Females are a high-risk group, and pregnancy increases this risk considerably. In fact, gallbladder diseases are the second most common indication for n...
Main Authors: | Nahum Mendez-Sanchez, Norberto C. Chavez-Tapia, Misael Uribe |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2006-07-01
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Series: | Annals of Hepatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119320186 |
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