Gallbladder Stones in Children and Correlation With Etiological Factors

Launched by SOHAG UNIVERSITY · Oct 24, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying gallbladder stones in children to understand the relationship between different causes of these stones and the findings from tissue analysis after surgery. The researchers want to learn more about why some children develop gallbladder stones and how these factors can affect their treatment and recovery.

To participate in this trial, children must be under 18 years old and have symptoms related to gallbladder stones, such as stomach pain, fever, or vomiting. Some children with certain types of anemia or those with small stones who have not had surgery may also be eligible. The study is currently looking for participants, and those who join can expect to undergo tests and possibly surgery, with careful monitoring throughout the process. This research is important as it could lead to better understanding and treatment options for children with gallbladder stones.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * Inclusion criteria:
• • Age \<18 years . Symptomatic gallbladder stones (biliary colic, fever, vomiting, positive Murphy sign ) .
• • Congenital hemolytic anemia with gallbladder stones. Asymptomatic patient with gallbladder stones \<5mm after medical treatment (Ursodeoxycholic acid ) for 1year .
• • Imaging criteria ( large gallbladder stone \< 1cm diameter , gallbladder thickness \>3mm ) either symptomatic or asymptomatic .
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age \>18 years. Asymptomatic patients who improved after follow up and medical treatment . Biliary anomaly as choledochal cyst , biliary stricture. Common bile duct stones .