Cholelithiasis: a complication of cardiac valve surgery in children.
Gallstone formation complicating cardiac valve replacement has been amply documented in adults. Two children who developed gallstones shortly after cardiac valve surgery are reported.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography