Predictors of gallstone composition in 1025 symptomatic gallstones from Northern Germany

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gallstones represent a prevalent and costly health problem. The changing epidemiology and the emerging non-surgical interventions for gallstone disease necessitate the definition of target populations for future therapies. This study...

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Main Authors: Fändrich Fred, Fölsch Ulrich R, Kremer Bernd, Timm Birgit, Seeger Markus, Buch Stephan, Völzke Henry, Freitag Sandra, Albers Stefan, Tepel Jürgen, Hartleb Jürgen, Schafmayer Clemens, Krawczak Michael, Schreiber Stefan, Hampe Jochen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/6/36