Abstract:INTRODUCTIONCholelithiasis is a common presentation in the department of surgery. One of the potential risk factors of cholelithiasis is obesity, which is a common problem faced by most adult population. The aim of this study is to see the association of cholelithiasis with body mass index among different age groups.
MATERIAL AND METHODSThis cross-sectional study was done in the Department of General Surgery of National Medical College, Birgunj. Ethical clearance (Ref. F-NMC/565/078-079) was obtained from the … Show more
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