title: [Gallstones in children].
abstract: Children of all ages may develop gallstones. Ultrasonography is the diagnostic method of choice if gallstones are suspected. In children having gallstones diagnosed as a result of ultrasonography carried out due to different indication expectant treatment is recommended. Children presenting with typical clinical signs of gallstone colic need an operation. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the recommended choice, as data are lacking on the risk of recurrence of gallstones after cholecystolithotomy. Postoperative complications are few in otherwise healthy children.
authors: Børneafdelingen, H:S Hvidovre Hospital, DK-2650 Hvidovre. wewer@dadlnet.dk
authors: Anne Vibeke
authors: AV
authors: Wewer
authors: Claus Peter
authors: CP
authors: Hovendal
authors: Anders
authors: A
authors: Paerregaard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D042882:Gallstones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D014463:Ultrasonography