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Pancreatitis in Children

Malathi Sathiyasekaran1, Vishnu Biradar2, Ganesh Ramaswamy3

  • 1Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Apollo & SMF Hospitals, Chennai, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|June 9, 2016
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Pediatric pancreatic diseases range from acute pancreatitis to chronic forms. This study reviews the causes, management, and clinical data of childhood pancreatitis across five South Indian hospitals.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Pancreatology

Background:

  • Pancreatic disease in children presents a broad clinical spectrum.
  • Conditions include acute pancreatitis (AP), acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP), chronic pancreatitis (CP), and pancreatic disease without overt pancreatitis.
  • Understanding the etiopathogenesis and management is crucial for pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the etiopathogenesis and management strategies for pancreatitis in children.
  • To present clinical data from a multi-center study in South India.
  • To enhance the understanding of pediatric pancreatic diseases.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of etiopathogenesis and management principles for pediatric pancreatitis.
  • Collection and analysis of clinical data from five tertiary care centers in South India (Chennai, Cochin, Pune).
  • Consolidation of findings to provide a regional perspective on childhood pancreatitis.

Main Results:

  • Pancreatic disease in children encompasses a wide range of clinical presentations.
  • The study gathered clinical data from diverse tertiary care settings in South India.
  • Etiopathogenesis and management insights were compiled from the collected data.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric pancreatic diseases require a nuanced approach considering their varied clinical spectrum.
  • The study provides valuable clinical insights from South Indian tertiary care centers.
  • Further research and data sharing can improve the management of childhood pancreatitis.

Keywords:
AcuteChildrenChronicPancreatitisRecurrent

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