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Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Gillen, S; Michalski, CW; Schuster, T; Feith, M; Friess, H; Kleeff, J
Title:
Simultaneous/Incidental cholecystectomy during gastric/esophageal resection: systematic analysis of risks and benefits.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: After esophageal/gastric resection with resulting truncal vagotomy, the incidence of gallstone formation seems to increase. The clinical relevance of gallstones and the role of simultaneous/incidental cholecystectomy in this setting are controversially discussed. METHODS: Systematic analysis has been performed for retrospective/prospective studies on the incidence/symptoms of gallstone formation after esophageal/gastric resection. Pooled estimates of the incidence of cholecystectomie...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
World J Surg
Year:
2010
Journal volume:
34
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
1008-14
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00268-010-0444-1
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20135313
Print-ISSN:
0364-2313
TUM Institution:
Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik; Institut für Medizinische Statistik und Epidemiologie
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