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Pediatric Crohn's disease.

R Postuma, S P Moroz

    Journal of Pediatric Surgery
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Pediatric Crohn's disease (a chronic inflammatory bowel disease) appears to be increasing and is more common than ulcerative colitis. Aggressive nutritional therapy and surgery are effective treatments for pediatric Crohn's disease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

    Background:

    • Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting children.
    • Understanding the trends and treatment outcomes in pediatric Crohn's disease is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review a 10-year clinical experience with pediatric Crohn's disease.
    • To analyze the incidence, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes.
    • To compare the incidence of Crohn's disease with ulcerative colitis in children.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 33 pediatric patients diagnosed with Crohn's disease between 1974 and 1983.
    • Data collection included clinical features, diagnostic procedures (radiology, endoscopy, biopsy), and treatment modalities.

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  • Therapies included Salazopyrine, steroids, parenteral nutrition, and surgery.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 33 pediatric Crohn's disease cases were identified, with a notable increase in the second five years of the study period.
    • Common presenting symptoms included abdominal pain, weight loss, and diarrhea.
    • Twenty patients had colonic involvement; 13 patients required surgery, with significant weight gain observed post-resection. Home parenteral nutrition was used in seven patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The incidence of pediatric Crohn's disease appears to be rising and is more prevalent than ulcerative colitis in this age group.
    • A high proportion of pediatric Crohn's disease patients require surgical intervention.
    • Aggressive nutritional support, including home parenteral nutrition, combined with carefully selected surgical treatment, leads to positive outcomes.