Cholecystectomy and clinical presentations of gastroparesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many patients with gastroparesis have had their gallbladders removed.

Aim

To determine if clinical presentations of patients with gastroparesis differ in those with prior cholecystectomy compared to patients who have not had their gallbladder removed.

Methods

Gastroparetic patients were prospectively enrolled in the NIDDK Gastroparesis Registry. Detailed history and physical examinations were performed; patients filled out questionnaires including patient assessment of GI symptoms.

Results

Of 391 subjects with diabetic or idiopathic gastroparesis (IG), 142 (36 %) had a prior cholecystectomy at the time of enrollment. Patients with prior cholecystectomy were more often female, older, married, and overweight or obese. Cholecystectomy had been performed

SUBMITTER: Parkman HP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3891205 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature