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Gallstones (Gallstone)

Solid crystalline precipitates in the BILIARY TRACT, usually formed in the GALLBLADDER, resulting in the condition of CHOLELITHIASIS. Gallstones, derived from the BILE, consist mainly of calcium, cholesterol, or bilirubin.
Also Known As:
Gallstone; Gall Stones; Biliary Calculi, Common Bile Duct; Common Bile Duct Calculi; Common Bile Duct Gall Stones; Common Bile Duct Gallstones; Gall Stone; Gall Stones, Common Bile Duct; Gallstones, Common Bile Duct; Calculi, Biliary; Biliary Calculi; Common Bile Duct Gall Stone; Common Bile Duct Gallstone
Networked: 8360 relevant articles (384 outcomes, 1077 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Gallstones (Gallstone)
2. Pancreatitis
3. Shock
4. Cholangitis
5. Cholelithiasis

Experts

1. Wang, David Q-H: 59 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
2. Portincasa, Piero: 48 articles (01/2022 - 04/2002)
3. Lammert, Frank: 35 articles (01/2022 - 02/2002)
4. Wang, Helen H: 29 articles (12/2020 - 03/2004)
5. Carey, Martin C: 28 articles (02/2015 - 02/2002)
6. Nervi, Flavio: 19 articles (01/2018 - 04/2003)
7. Miquel, Juan Francisco: 18 articles (01/2020 - 01/2002)
8. Pitt, Henry A: 18 articles (01/2020 - 06/2002)
9. Mittal, Balraj: 18 articles (06/2014 - 02/2004)
10. Wittenburg, Henning: 17 articles (06/2013 - 02/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Gallstones:
1. CholesterolIBA
2. Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Urso)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Bile Acids and Salts (Bile Acids)IBA
4. Chenodeoxycholic Acid (Chenix)FDA Link
5. methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)IBA
6. LipidsIBA
7. Glucose (Dextrose)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
9. AcidsIBA
10. Lovastatin (Mevacor)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
2. Cholecystectomy
3. Therapeutics
4. Lithotripsy (Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy)
5. Endoscopic Sphincterotomy