Predictors for Benefit After Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia in a Child
Purpose: | To identify a child with biliary dyskinesia who is likely to improve following cholecystectomy based on the study of Carney et al. |
Specialty: | Gastroenterology General Surgery |
Objective: | options, selection |
ICD-10: | K82.8 |
Description: | Carney et al identified factors associated with a positive outcome for a child undergoing cholecystectomy for biliary dyskinesia. This can help select patients who are appropriate candidates for surgery. The authors are from Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. |
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