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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Pediatric pancreatitis is a significant clinical challenge.
  • Understanding its diverse manifestations and management is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical spectrum of pediatric pancreatitis.
  • To review current literature on disease concepts and management.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 106 pediatric patients (1-18 years).
  • Data collected from a tertiary referral pediatric surgical unit (March 2013 - September 2018).

Main Results:

  • 62 children had acute pancreatitis (AP), 13 recurrent; 44 had chronic pancreatitis (CP).
  • Etiology identified in 11 AP cases; all showed radiological changes.
  • AP managed symptomatically; CP required interventions like ERCP or surgery. Two mortalities occurred.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric pancreatitis has a wide spectrum but is manageable with standardized approaches.
  • Genetic factors increase susceptibility; increasing incidence necessitates further research and prevention strategies.