Kronik hepatit B ve kronik hepatit C'ye bağlı gelişen sirozlu hastalarda safra kesesi taşı sıklığı

Many studies have shown that the prevalence of cholelithiasis in cirrhosis is increased 2-5 times compared to the normal population. In this study, patients followed with liver cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C were investigated regarding the prevalence of cholelithiasis (gallstones) and the relation of this with age, gender and etiology of the disease. Materials and Methods: A total of 305 patients between the ages of 18-70 years with cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C were enrolled in the study. Patients with chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C and the patients with cirrhosis were compared with regard to age, gender and the frequency of cholelithiasis. Results: There were 67 patients (33 female, 44 male) with cirrhosis, and the mean age was 54±13 years. Cholelithiasis was determined in 12 of 67 patients with cirrhosis, and when they were examined in terms of gender, there was no significant difference between female (4, 33.3%) and male (8, 66.7%) patients. No statistically significant difference was found regarding the presence of cholelithiasis between the patients with cirrhosis due to hepatitis B or hepatitis C. However, the frequency of cholelithiasis was greater in patients with hepatitis B. Conclusions: The incidence of cholelithiasis in patients with cirrhosis is 17.9%. This is similar to the rates that have been reported previously about the frequency of cholelithiasis (7-30%). It would be useful to observe the patients with cirrhosis for early diagnosis and treatment of cholelithiasis.