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ArticleWorld journal of clinical pediatrics2026

Pediatric acute cholecystitis: Risk factors and outcomes.

Sathyaprasad C Burjonrappa, Faith Blamon, Sean P Hurley

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Sathyaprasad C BurjonrappaRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States. sb2058@rwjms.rutgers.edu.
Faith BlamonDepartment of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States.
Sean P HurleyDepartment of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States.

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backgroundPediatric acute cholecystitis is a growing concern due to rising childhood obesity rates and associated metabolic abnormalities.

aimTo identify demographic and clinical risk factors, evaluate surgical outcomes, and analyze the impact of complications on hospitalization in pediatric patients undergoing cholecystectomy.

methodsA retrospective study was conducted on 12750 pediatric patients who underwent cholecystectomies in 2022. Data were collected from a de-identified National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database, including age, gender, race, body mass index (BMI) status, clinical presentation, complications, and treatment details. Risk factors were assessed using logistic regression, and Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to evaluate postoperative readmission rates. Descriptive statistics explored demographic patterns and surgical outcomes.

resultsOut of 12750 pediatric patients, the mean age was 12.8 years, with a median of 13.0 years. Gender distribution included 74.8% females and 25.2% males. Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m

conclusionPediatric acute cholecystitis is an emerging public health concern linked to rising obesity rates. Early surgical intervention minimizes complications and reduces hospitalization durations. Pediatric-specific adaptations in the Tokyo Guidelines 2018 may be necessary to account for age-related differences in clinical presentation and facilitate accurate diagnosis. Addressing racial disparities and targeted prevention strategies is critical for optimizing outcomes.

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Childhood obesityGallstonesGlobal healthHemolytic diseaseLaparoscopic cholecystectomyPediatric cholecystitisTokyo Guidelines 2018

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PMID42220949
PMCPMC13217192

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