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The effect of ursodeoxycholic acid therapy on gallstone formation in the morbidly obese during rapid weight loss.

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1993

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Abstract

Morbid obesity is associated with gallbladder bile supersaturated with cholesterol. A high percentage will develop gallstones following gastroplasty. This can be prevented by ursodeoxycholic acid therapy.