Cholelithiasis and cholecystitis in children.
With advances in medical technology, including intensive care, new medications, alterations in the composition of parenteral nutrition, and the institution of minimally invasive surgery, our understanding of the spectrum of diseases of the gallbladder resulting in stone formation or inflammation, and the management of these disorders has changed over the past few decades. The discussion herein focuses on our thinking about the current diagnosis and treatment for these disorders.
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Section of Pediatric Surgery, University of Tennessee, Memphis, LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, Memphis, TN 38105, USA.
D002648:Child; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans