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Relapsing acute and chronic pancreatitis
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This study examined 25 children with pancreatitis, finding congenital anomalies in some cases. Most children experienced good outcomes with management similar to adults, though some required surgery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Pancreatology
Background:
- Recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis in children presents diagnostic and management challenges.
- Congenital anomalies, such as choledochal cysts and pancreas divisum, are potential contributing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of pediatric pancreatitis.
- To identify potential associations and etiological factors in childhood pancreatitis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 25 children with non-traumatic relapsing pancreatitis.
- Follow-up duration ranged from five months to seven years.
- Analysis of congenital anomalies, family history, and diabetes association.
Main Results:
- Seven children had congenital anomalies, including two with choledochal cysts and four with pancreas divisum.
- Management strategies mirrored adult protocols.
- Six patients required surgical intervention, and three underwent percutaneous pseudocyst drainage.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric pancreatitis management can be adapted from adult guidelines.
- Congenital anomalies are significant in some pediatric pancreatitis cases.
- Overall outcomes for childhood pancreatitis are generally favorable.
Abstract:
Twenty five children with non-traumatic relapsing acute or chronic pancreatitis who had been followed up from five months to seven years were studied. Seven had congenital anomalies, including two with choledochal cysts and four with pancreas divisum. Alcohol related disease was suspected in one child. The importance of diabetes in two patients and a positive family history in a further three is discussed, but in 12 children no association was found. Management was similar to that for adults. Surgical intervention was required in six patients, and percutaneous drainage of pseudocysts in a further three. Outcome has generally been good.