Management of Gallstone / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
;
: 253-259, 2018.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-714524
ABSTRACT
Gallstones are one of the most common diseases worldwide. Recently, the incidence of gallstones has increased and the pattern of gallstones has changed in Korea. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for symptomatic gallstones. Expectant management is considered the most appropriate choice in patients with asymptomatic gallstones. The dissolution of cholesterol gallstones by oral bile acid, such as ursodeoxycholic acid, can be considered in selected patients with gallstones. Although the advent of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has moved interest away from the pharmacologic treatment of gallstones, several promising agents related to various mechanisms are under investigation.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Ursodeoxycholic Acid
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Bile
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Gallstones
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Cholesterol
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Incidence
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Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
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Korea
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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