title: [Sludge, gallstones and aspirin].
abstract: This article reviews our present knowledge concerning the so-called sludge, an echographic entity, which is formed by mucus and cholesterol microcrystals. Several physiological and pathological states are associated with gallbladder sludge. Experimental data suggest that sludge could precede gallstones and that aspirin could be used as a preventive agent against the appearance of gallbladder sludge and stones.
authors.affiliation: Service de Médecine Interne, Hôpital de Jolimont, Haine St Paul, Belgique.
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Heller
mesh_terms: D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002149:Energy Intake; D005215:Fasting; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009093:Mucus / Q000502:physiology; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D001241:Aspirin
vernacular_title: Sludge, lithiase biliaire et aspirine.