Despite a reduction in cholesterol, simvastatin prevented neither gallstone formation nor biliary cholesterol crystals in this animal model. Given the rapid increase in the number of bariatric surgical procedures coupled with the poor tolerance of ursodeoxycholic acid, viable alternatives should continue to be sought for these patients.
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