Risk Factors Associated With Cholelithiasis in A Public Hospital in Peru

Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with cholelithiasis in a public hospital in Peru. Theoretical Framework: Cholelithiasis is currently the main risk factor for developing cholecystitis. Method: Descriptive, analytical, quantitative study with a sample of 83 postoperative patients with cholelithiasis and its complications, obtained retrospectively from December 2019 to June 2020. A data collection form was used, and the KR-20 Kuder-Richardson coefficient was applied to assess reliability. Information was collected from the patients' medical records. Results and Conclusions: The study revealed a significant association between the most frequent risk factors for cholelithiasis, such as age, weight loss > 10 kg, and alcohol consumption. Originality/Value: Cholelithiasis is currently the leading reason for consultations related to biliary tract pathology. The results report non-modifiable risk factors (female sex), overweight (20 cases), and obesity (30 cases), according to BMI, which represents a high percentage of elevated BMI at 60.2%.