AGE AND SEX DISTRIBUTION OF CHOLELITHIASIS IN TERTIARY HOSPITAL OF NORTHERN INDIA

Abstract

Gallbladder disease is a common health problem throughout the world. The commonest reason is gallstones accounting for over 90% of cases. Gallstones can occur in any age group of both the sexes. Incidence of gallstones increases with age and is more common in female population including both symptomatic and asymptomatic cases. The present study was conducted to assess the age and sex distribution of cholelithiasis cases in tertiary hospital of northern india