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Stone removal in a 5-year-old child with extrahepatic biliary obstruction using ERCP: A case report and a mini-review
Ramin Niknam1, Seyede Maryam Mahdavi Mortazavi2, Mehdi Ghaderian Jahromi3
1Gastroenterohepatology Research Center Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.
Insights
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) safely removes bile duct stones in children. This procedure offers a viable treatment option for pediatric biliary obstruction in specialized medical centers.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Interventional Endoscopy
- Biliary Tract Diseases
Background:
- Biliary obstruction in children can cause significant morbidity.
- Extrahepatic biliary stones are a less common but serious cause of obstruction.
Key Clinical Message:
ERCP is a safe and effective method for managing biliary obstruction in children. A case report illustrates successful removal of a bile duct stone in a 5-year-old child using ERCP. Pediatric ERCP is a viable option for treating biliary diseases in well-equipped centers, alongside other approaches.
Abstract:
We describe a 5-year-old child with extrahepatic biliary stone who successfully underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for stone removal. He suffered from persistent colicky abdominal pain accompanied by fever that confirmed biliary stone. ERCP along with other methods, can be considered a safe procedure for managing BD in children.
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