Gallbladder Stones in Children and Correlation With Etiological Factors

Last updated: October 24, 2024
Sponsor: Sohag University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Liver Disorders

Gall Bladder Disorders

Treatment

Cholecystectomy and histochemical analysis of Gallbladder stones

Clinical Study ID

NCT06660576
Soh-Med-15-10-7MS
  • Ages < 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Aims of the Study:

The objective of this study is to estimate the correlation between etiological factors and postoperative histochemical analysis of pediatric gallbladder stones.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age >18 years. Asymptomatic patients who improved after follow up and medicaltreatment . Biliary anomaly as choledochal cyst , biliary stricture. Common bileduct stones .

Study Design

Total Participants: 20
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Cholecystectomy and histochemical analysis of Gallbladder stones
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 15, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
August 01, 2025

Study Description

Study design:

A prospective, cohort study. Duration of the study: The study starts from October 2024 to August 2025.

Place of the study:

The study will be held in Department of Pediatric surgery in Sohag University Hospital.

Inclusion and exclusion 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 .

Connect with a study center

  • Sohag university hospital

    Sohag,
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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