Etiology and Outcome of Cholelithiasis in Turkish Children

Baran M., Appak Y. C., TÜMGÖR G., Karakoyun M., Ozdemir T., KÖYLÜOĞLU G.

INDIAN PEDIATRICS, vol.55, no.3, pp.216-218, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s13312-018-1320-6
  • Journal Name: INDIAN PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.216-218
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the etiology of gallstones in children and responses to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) treatment. Methods: 74 children with cholelithiasis were recruited, and underwent ultrasonography to detect gallstones. All relevant clinical information was recorded in a structured proforma. Results: The commonest risk factor was a family history of gallstones. Most children responded to UDCA treatment in the first six months; children with hemolytic diseases showed no response to UDCA. Conclusion: UDCA treatment may be useful before surgery in asymptomatic patients of cholelithiasis without hemolytic diseases.