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  • Title: [Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in pediatrics. A report of the first case in the Mexican literature].
    Author: Cervantes J, Rojas G, Alvarez-González R, Padilla L.
    Journal: Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex; 1992 Jun; 49(6):380-3. PubMed ID: 1385961.
    Abstract:
    The authors present the case of a 9.8-year-old girl with 5 a month history of epigastric pain which was due to gallstones as demonstrated by ultrasound. After an extensive work-up failed to reveal associated hematologic problems, she was successfully treated by laparoscopic cholecystectomy, resulting in complete recovery, hospitalization of 22 hours and return to school three days after major surgery. We could not find references of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the pediatric age group in the Mexican literature and only 3 in English language publications. In cases of cholelithiasis without associated diseases in children, the operation of choice should be laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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