Outcome Analysis of Patients with Gallstone Disease Receiving Cholecystectomy: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Journal
Digestion
Journal Volume
95
Journal Issue
2
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Kiu, Kee-Thai
Chen, Hsiao-Lan
Huang, Ming-Te
Liaw, Yung-Po
Chang, Chun-Chao
Wang, Yuan-Hung
Chen, Hsin-An
Abstract
Cholecystectomy is generally performed to treat patients with gallstone disease (GSD) in clinical practice. The present study aimed to investigate whether type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may influence the overall survival of GSD patients.
Subjects
Cholecystectomy | Diabetes mellitus | Gallstone disease | National Health Insurance Research Database | Survival
Type
journal article