Histochemical Analysis of Gallbladder Stones in Children and Correlation With Etiological Factors
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Early follow up to detect aetiology of gallbladder stones
Study Overview
Brief 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.
Detailed 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:
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- — to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
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 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 .
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Early follow up to detect aetiology of gallbladder stones
Time Frame: One week after operation
Aetiology of gallbladder stones
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Hitham Diaaeldin Ahmed
M.B.B.Ch., Resident of Pediatric Surgery Sohag University Hospital
Sohag University
