Asymptomatic gallstones: Cumulative incidence proportion, incidence rate, and risk factors for symptoms development: Systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review examines factors influencing symptomatic progression of ASG and guides the identification of high-risk patients who may benefit from prophylactic measures such as cholecystectomy.
Authors
- Salam Daradkeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6334-0614)
- Mohammad Alzoubi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3268-7938)
- Farah Al Omari
- Batool Hyari
- Ahmad Omar Saleh
- Khaled Daradka
- A. Parente
- Kinda Shatnawi
- Mohammad Abu Hilal
- Ala’a Qashou
Institutions
- University of Jordan (JO)
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0345462
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00