INCIDENCE OF GALLSTONES IN GREECE - AUTOPSY STUDY

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 24  (1) , 20-23
Abstract
In the 50 yr period from 1925-1974, 6596 autopsies were performed at 3 departments of Pathology in Athens. The incidence of gallstones was 5.97% in the total material. The incidence in females was 8.86% and in males 4.52%, with a ratio 2:1. An increase of the incidence was noticed since 1925. Under the presented data Greece could be included among the countries with an intermediate frequency of gallstones, but with a tendency to follow the Western countries pattern. The significance of the Greek standard of living and the dietary surveys on the gallstone formation, are briefly discussed.

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