Etiology and Outcome of Cholelithiasis in Turkish Children

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

INDIAN PEDIATRICS, cilt.55, sa.3, ss.216-218, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 55 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s13312-018-1320-6
  • Dergi Adı: INDIAN PEDIATRICS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.216-218
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.