BCHE and cholelithiasis: When looking at the various factors, which could have an influence on the average 3-year survival rate, marked formation of ascites (P < .001), previously present cholelithiasis (<.05), metastases (P < .001), reduced albumin concentration (P < .05), and reduced concentration of cholinesterase (<.05), elevated GGT (P < .01) and CEA (P < .05) were identified.