Cholesterol Crystal Nucleation: A Decade–Long Search for the Missing Link in Gallstone Pathogenesis
Authors: Nezam H. Afdhal, Bernard F. Smith
Journal: Hepatology (1990)

HepatologyVolume 11, Issue 4 p. 699-702 EditorialFree Access Cholesterol crystal nucleation: A decade-long search for the missing link in gallstone pathogenesis Nezam H. Afdhal, Nezam H. Afdhal Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Boston City Hospital Boston University School of Medicine Boston, Massachusetts 02118Search for more papers by this authorBernard F. Smith M.D, Corresponding Author Bernard F. Smith M.D Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Boston City Hospital Boston University School of Medicine Boston, Massachusetts 02118Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thorndike 503, Boston City Hospital, 818 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118===Search for more papers by this author Nezam H. Afdhal, Nezam H. Afdhal Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Boston City Hospital Boston University School of Medicine Boston, Massachusetts 02118Search for more papers by this authorBernard F. Smith M.D, Corresponding Author Bernard F. Smith M.D Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Boston City Hospital Boston University School of Medicine Boston, Massachusetts 02118Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thorndike 503, Boston City Hospital, 818 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118===Search for more papers by this author First published: April 1990 https://doi.org/10.1002/hep.1840110426Citations: 23AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL References 1 Holzbach RT. Pathogenesis and medical treatment of gallstones. In: MH Sleisenger, JS Fordtran, eds. 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