Gallstone Magnesium Distributions from Optical Emission Spectroscopy
This work reports measurements of calcified gallstone elemental compositions using laser-induced optical emission spectroscopy. The experimental results support the importance of the magnesium concentration in gallstone growth. Granular stones reveal an increased magnesium concentration at the perip...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Atoms |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2218-2004/6/3/42 |
| Summary: | This work reports measurements of calcified gallstone elemental compositions using laser-induced optical emission spectroscopy. The experimental results support the importance of the magnesium concentration in gallstone growth. Granular stones reveal an increased magnesium concentration at the periphery of the granules, suggesting the inhibition of further growth. Non-granular gallstones reveal lower overall magnesium concentrations, but with higher values near the center. |
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| ISSN: | 2218-2004 |