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Pediatric chronic pancreatitis: Updates in the 21st century

Maisam Abu-El-Haija1, Jaimie D Nathan2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States; Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States.

Pancreatology : Official Journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [Et Al.]
|May 5, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Recent advances in pediatric pancreatitis management include new genetic testing, functional assessments, and imaging. Surgical options like total pancreatectomy with islet auto-transplantation are available for select patients, emphasizing multidisciplinary care for chronic cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Pediatric pancreatitis is an increasingly recognized condition.
  • Significant advancements have occurred in its diagnosis and treatment over the past decade.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize recent updates in the medical and surgical management of pediatric pancreatitis.
  • To highlight the importance of multidisciplinary care for chronic pancreatitis patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current diagnostic technologies including genetic testing, functional assays, and advanced imaging.
  • Analysis of evolving surgical strategies, specifically total pancreatectomy with islet auto-transplantation.
  • Emphasis on integrated, multidisciplinary team approaches for patient management.

Main Results:

  • New genetic and functional testing aids in diagnosis and understanding of pediatric pancreatitis.
  • Advanced imaging modalities improve visualization and assessment.
  • Total pancreatectomy with islet auto-transplantation is a viable option for carefully selected patients.

Conclusions:

  • The management of pediatric pancreatitis has evolved with new diagnostic tools and surgical interventions.
  • Multidisciplinary team management is crucial for optimizing outcomes in children with chronic pancreatitis.

Keywords:
Pediatric pancreatitisTotal pancreatectomy

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