Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Cholesterol gallstones - Risk Factors

Caucasian race
Female sex hormones (oral contraceptives taking)
Any ileal disease or resection and consequent malabsorption of bile acids
Obesity
Rapid weight loss
Glucose intolerance
Fibrates, octreotide, ceftriaxon taking
Hypomotility of gallbladder (happens during pregnancy, advanced age, fasting, increased level of triglycerides, prolonged total parenteral nutrition)

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