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Publication Name World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID 6681
Country Romania
Received
2013-10-27 10:22
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2013-10-27 13:57
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2014-01-09 12:25
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2014-01-12 18:56
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2014-04-03 10:05
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2014-04-03 11:23
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2014-05-23 10:12
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2014-06-04 15:56
Publish the Manuscript Online
2014-06-21 13:56
ISSN 1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
Open Access
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Publisher Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
Website http://www.wjgnet.com
Category Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type Topic Highlights
Article Title Gallstones in patients with liver cirrhosis: Incidence, etiology, clinical and therapeutical aspects
Manuscript Source Invited Manuscript
All Author List Monica Acalovschi
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Monica Acalovschi, Professor, 3rd Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Str. Croitorilor No. 19-23, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania. acalovschi_monica@hotmail.com
Key Words Liver cirrhosis; Pigment gallstones; Cholesterol gallstones; Lithogenesis; Risk factors; Asymptomatic gallstones; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Core Tip Gallstones often occur in patients with liver cirrhosis. Their prevalence increases with age and with disease severity. In most cases, stones are of pigment type; in about 15% of cases, they are cholesterol stones. This review presents new data on pathogenesis and risk factors for gallstones in patients with liver cirrhosis. An evidence-based approach to gallstones in these patients is described. Patients with liver cirrhosis and asymptomatic gallstones should be followed-up closely and offered laparoscopic cholecystectomy once symptoms develop. In patients with advanced liver disease, noninvasive or mini-invasive procedures should be used to treat the complications of gallstones.
Publish Date 2014-06-21 13:56
Citation Acalovschi M. Gallstones in patients with liver cirrhosis: Incidence, etiology, clinical and therapeutical aspects. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(23): 7277-7285
URL http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i23/7277.htm
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i23.7277
Full Article (PDF) WJG-20-7277.pdf
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Manuscript File 6681-Review.doc
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Peer-review Report 6681-Peer review(s).pdf
Scientific Editor Work List 6681-Scientific editor work list.doc