Primary prevention of gallbladder stones during weight loss: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
CS Stokes, LL Gluud, M Casper, F Lammert · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2014 · Heft 01
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Background: Cholecystectomy is used for the management and prevention of gallbladder stones and poses a major burden on healthcare resources. Obesity and rapid weight loss are known risk factors for gallstones, the prevalence of which is rising with the obesity epidemic. We conducted a Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of using non-surgical interventions for the primary prevention of gallbladder stones in obese adults undergoing weight loss. Methods: Electronic and manual searches were conducted, with no restrictions on publication status or lan…