Visceral-to-subcutaneous fat ratio and risk of gallstones in Korean men: an observational study of 4,914 cases
A higher VSR, reflecting a predominance of visceral over subcutaneous fat, was independently associated with an increased risk of gallstones in Korean men. These findings highlight the importance of abdominal fat distribution, beyond overall obesity, in gallstone pathogenesis. The VSR may serve as a valuable imaging biomarker for identifying men at elevated risk of developing gallstones.
Authors
- Doo‐Ho Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8012-7364)
- Young‐Jee Jeon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8070-2453)
- Hoonsub So (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8092-2811)
Institutions
- Ulsan College (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
- Ulsan University Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1720552
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ulsan University Hospital