Management of Pediatric Pancreatic Calculi At a Single Center: a Retrospective Cohort Study

A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study Evaluating the Management and Outcomes of Pediatric Pancreatic Duct Stones Using Endoscopic and Surgical Techniques

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the long-term effects of ERCP and surgery in pediatric patients with pancreatic duct stones. The main objective is to determine the optimal treatment choice(ERCP or surgery) for children with pancreatic duct stones and identify the appropriate timing for surgery in patients who have undergone multiple ERCP procedures, in order to avoid adverse outcomes caused by repeated trauma to the duodenal papilla.

Last updated on January 24, 2025.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 0 to 18 years
• Diagnosed with pancreatic duct stones by imaging (e.g., ultrasound, CT, MRCP)
• Treated and followed at pediatric surgery, west china hospital, between 2014 and 2025
• Complete clinical data available for review

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pancreatic duct stones secondary to previous pancreatic or biliary surgery
• Concurrent severe systemic diseases (e.g., advanced cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease)
• Incomplete or missing key clinical records