TY - JOUR
T1 - Pathogenesis of gallstones
T2 - Implications for management
AU - Duane, W. C.
PY - 1990
Y1 - 1990
N2 - How do gallstones form, and what can be done to reverse or prevent the process? Bile acid physiology and pathophysiology are reviewed, especially with respect to cholesterol stones, and bile acid treatment to dissolve them is discussed. Although less well understood, the pathogenesis of pigment (black or brown) stones may involve bilirubin or carbonate salts, or infection.
AB - How do gallstones form, and what can be done to reverse or prevent the process? Bile acid physiology and pathophysiology are reviewed, especially with respect to cholesterol stones, and bile acid treatment to dissolve them is discussed. Although less well understood, the pathogenesis of pigment (black or brown) stones may involve bilirubin or carbonate salts, or infection.
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U2 - 10.1080/21548331.1990.11703924
DO - 10.1080/21548331.1990.11703924
M3 - Article
C2 - 2107192
AN - SCOPUS:0025261166
VL - 25
SP - 65
EP - 80
JO - Hospital practice (1995)
JF - Hospital practice (1995)
SN - 2154-8331
IS - 3
ER -