Abstract
A total of 55 children aged under 14 years with cholecystolithiasis were treated at our hospital between January 2005 to December 2011. Their clinical data were collected and analyzed. The etiologies included pseudolithiasis (n=36), chronic hemolytic disease (n=2), obesity (n=9) and unknown (n=8). Among 50 cases on conservative treatment, 42 cases were cured. Four cases underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. During a follow-up period of 2-4 years, there was no occurrence of significant complications. The removal of gallbladder stone was performed via laparoscopy plus choledochoscope in 1 case. There was no recurrence during a follow-up period of 2 years. Ceftriaxone sodium and obesity were the major cause of pediatric cholecystolithiasis. A proper selection of treatment regimens should be based upon the considerations of etiologies and symptoms. Key words: Cholecystolithiasis; Children
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