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The Therapy of Cholesterol Gallstones with Bile Acids

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Liver, Nutrition, and Bile Acids

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NSSA,volume 90))

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The only definitive treatment of gallstones was, up to few years ago, the surgical procedure of chlecystectomy.

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  1. Clinica Medica 3, University of Bologna, Italy

    E. Roda, F. Bazzoli, G. Mazzella, M. Malavolti & F. Luzza

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Roda, E., Bazzoli, F., Mazzella, G., Malavolti, M., Luzza, F. (1985). The Therapy of Cholesterol Gallstones with Bile Acids. In: Galli, G., Bosisio, E. (eds) Liver, Nutrition, and Bile Acids. NATO ASI Series, vol 90. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9427-7_11

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