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[Mitral valve disorders and bile duct diseases]
Summary
Post-mortem examinations reveal a high prevalence of gallstones (cholelithiasis) in patients with mitral valve defects, particularly in younger women. Nulliparous women showed a significantly higher rate of gallstones compared to those who had given birth.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology