Gallstones are occurring more often in children. Which of the following is not a treatment for children with gallstones?
1. Surgery is always the treatment for gallstones.
2. Infants do not need treatment.
3. Crohn's patients may have an ERCP, only without surgery.
4. Laser lithotripsy may be an effective option.
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1. Surgery is not the only treatment for gallstones.
2. Infants usually resolve gallstones on their own.
3. Children with Crohn's disease need a functioning gallbladder, and an ERCP may help them retain the gallbladder while removing the stones.
4. Laser lithotripsy has been found to be an effective treatment and is being used in children as an alternative treatment.
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