Small gallstones are associated with increased risk of acute pancreatitis: potential benefits of prophylactic cholecystectomy?

Venneman, Niels G

Small gallstones are associated with increased risk of acute pancreatitis: potential benefits of prophylactic cholecystectomy? [electronic resource] - The American journal of gastroenterology Nov 2005 - 2540-50 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0002-9270

10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.00317.x doi


Age Factors
Cause of Death
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Cholecystectomy
Cholecystitis--complications
Cholelithiasis--complications
Decision Support Techniques
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gallstones--complications
Humans
Jaundice, Obstructive--complications
Male
Markov Chains
Middle Aged
Monte Carlo Method
Pancreatitis--etiology
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography