Cholecystectomy can increase the risk of colorectal cancer: A meta-analysis of 10 cohort studies

Zhang, Yong; Liu, Hao; Li, Li; Ai, Min; Gong, Zheng; He, Yong; Dong, Yunlong; Xu, Shuanglan; Wang, Jun; Jin, Bo; Liu, Jianping; Teng, Zhaowei

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0181852

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Cholecystectomy can increase the risk of colorectal cancer: A meta-analysis of 10 cohort studies

Published in PLoS ONE • Aug 3, 2017

Authors:

Yong Zhang

Hao Liu

Li Li

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to elucidate the effects of cholecystectomy on the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) by conducting a meta-analysis of 10 cohort studies. METHODS: The eligible cohort studies were selected by searching the PubMed and EMBASE databases from their origination to June 30, 2016, ...

Subject

Medicine

Colorectal cancer

Internal medicine

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