Abstract

Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis is prevalent in Hong Kong and East Asia. While the recent influx of Asian immigrants has resulted in more cases appearing in the West, over the past three decades, the overall incidence in East Asia has been in decline. The experience of the Queen Mary Hospital and other hospitals in the region has been confirmed by comprehensive surveys. The decline in incidence has been attributed to the improved economic situation and living standards with the associated westernisation of diet.

Details

Title
The changing epidemiology of recurrent pyogenic cholangitis
Author
Lo, C M; Fan, ST; Wong, J
First page
302
Publication year
1997
Publication date
Sep 1997
Publisher
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
ISSN
10242708
e-ISSN
22268707
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Chinese; English
ProQuest document ID
2788371417
Copyright
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