Evaluation and Management of Biliary Dyskinesia in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Committee

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The diagnosis and management of biliary dyskinesia in children and adolescents remains variable and controversial. The American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee (APSA OEBP) performed a systematic review of the literature to develop evidence-based recommendations.

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Article · Aug 2024 · 1 min read

In brief

This systematic review by APSA's Outcomes Committee addresses the controversial diagnosis and management of biliary dyskinesia in pediatric patients. The work synthesizes current evidence to provide standardized, evidence-based recommendations for evaluating gallbladder motility disorders and guiding treatment decisions in children and adolescents.

Biliary dyskinesia diagnosis and management in pediatric patients lacks standardization and remains clinically controversial.
APSA's systematic review aims to establish evidence-based guidelines for pediatric biliary dyskinesia evaluation.
Current practice variation highlights need for consensus on diagnostic criteria and treatment algorithms in children.

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