The world distribution of gallstones.
This paper presents two maps summarising all available published data on the world distribution of gallstones as recorded from autopsy studies. It is suggested that further autopsy studies are required, especially in Asia, Russia, the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries and South America. Such studies could be readily carried out and would contribute to our understanding of the aetiology of gallstones.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000349:Africa; D000368:Aged; D001208:Asia; D001315:Australia; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014481:United States