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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2008; 14(9): 1383-1388
Published online Mar 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1383
Published online Mar 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1383
Table 1 Risk factors for cholelithiasis in 181 children observed at Pediatric Medical and Surgical Department
| Risk factor | Pediatric medical departments | Pediatric surgical department | Total |
| Hemolytic disorders | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Familiarity | 46 | 5 | 51 |
| Obesity | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| NPT1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Hepatobiliary chronic disease | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Cystic fibrosis | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ceftriaxone therapy | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Abdominal surgery | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| IgA deficiency | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gilbert’s disease | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| No risk factors identified | 55 | 40 | 95 |
- Citation: Corte CD, Falchetti D, Nebbia G, Calacoci M, Pastore M, Francavilla R, Marcellini M, Vajro P, Iorio R. Management of cholelithiasis in Italian children: A national multicenter study. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(9): 1383-1388
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i9/1383.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.1383