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Risk factors associated with early complications in pediatric patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis

C A González-Heredia1, A Y Martínez-Vázquez2, F E Hernández-Lara-González3

  • 1Departamento de Pediatría, Hospital para el Niño Poblano, Puebla, Mexico.

Revista De Gastroenterologia De Mexico (English)
|June 11, 2026
PubMed

Insights

This study identified significant risk factors for early complications in pediatric acute pancreatitis. Early assessment of disease severity and timely interventions are crucial for managing this condition in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Research
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Acute pancreatitis is increasingly recognized in children, with complication rates up to 30%.
  • Understanding risk factors is vital for improving outcomes in pediatric acute pancreatitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify variables associated with early complications in pediatric acute pancreatitis.
  • To determine risk factors for disease progression in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 143 pediatric patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.
  • Statistical analysis using odds ratio (OR) to identify risk factors.
  • Data collected from July 2014 to July 2024 at Hospital para el Niño Poblano.

Main Results:

  • The most frequent complications included cardiac (51.75%), renal (31.47%), pulmonary (18.18%), and metabolic (16.08%).
  • Local complications observed were pancreatic necrosis (16%) and peripancreatic fluid collection (12.6%).
  • A slight female predominance was noted (51%).

Conclusions:

  • Significant risk factors for early complications in pediatric acute pancreatitis were identified.
  • Findings support early disease severity assessment.
  • Timely interventions can be guided by identified risk factors.
Abstract

Keywords:
Acute pancreatitisPancreatitis agudaPediatricsPediatría

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