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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2005; 11(11): 1685-1689
Published online Mar 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i11.1685
Table 1 Gallbladder volume and contraction in gallbladder stone patients and controls (mean±SE).
Normal controlGallbladder stone patient
ContractorNon-contractor
Number101419
FV (mL)21.15±1.6732.03±3.01a27.01±2.16
RV (mL)5.27±0.487.19±0.60a17.43±2.30bd
RF (%)24.87±1.2224.60±1.1361.32±4.16bd
EF (%)75.13±1.2275.40±1.1338.68±4.16bd