Pediatric Pancreatitis-Molecular Mechanisms and Management.

Maisam Abu-El-Haija, Mark E Lowe

Journal: Gastroenterology clinics of North America 2019;47(4):741-753

PMID: 30337030

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Abstract

Pediatric pancreatitis is an emerging field with an increasing incidence of disease. Management of pediatric pancreatitis is understudied and, therefore, extrapolated from adult studies (although the etiologies are different). There is evidence that feeding is safe in mild acute pancreatitis in children without increased pain or length of stay. Studies are needed to predict course of the disease, disease severity, and risk of chronic pancreatitis in children.

Address: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave MLC 2010, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA.; Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, MPRB 4th Floor, Campus Box 8208, St Louis, MO 63110, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2018.07.003

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MeSH Terms: Child, Humans, Pancreatitis