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Rawla P, Sunkara T, Thandra KC, Gaduputi V. Hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis: updated review of current treatment and preventive strategies. Clin J Gastroenterol 2018; 11:441-448. [PMID: 29923163 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-018-0881-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is an uncommon but well-established cause of acute pancreatitis (AP) comprising up to 7% of the cases. The clinical course of HTG-induced pancreatitis (HTGP) is highly similar to that of AP of other etiologies with HTG being the only distinguishing clinical feature. However, HTGP is often correlated with higher severity and elevated complication rate. At present, no approved treatment guideline for the management of HTGP is available, although different treatment modalities such as insulin, heparin, fibric acids, and omega 3 fatty acids have been successfully implemented to reduce serum triglycerides (TG). Plasmapheresis has also been used to counteract elevated TG levels in HTGP patients. However, it has been associated with complications. Following the management of acute phase, lifestyle modifications including dietary adjustments and drug therapy are essential in the long-term management of HTGP and the prevention of its relapse. Results from studies of small patient groups describing treatment and prevention of HTGP are not sufficient to draw solid conclusions resulting in no treatment algorithm being available for effective management of HTGP. Therefore, prospective randomized, active-controlled clinical studies are required to find a better treatment regimen for the management of HTGP. Until date, one randomized clinical trial has been performed to compare clinical outcomes of different treatment approaches for HTGP. However, further studies are required to outline a generalized and efficient treatment regimen for the management of HTGP.
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- Prashanth Rawla
- Department of Internal Medicine/Hospitalist, SOVAH Health, 320 Hospital Dr, Martinsville, VA, 24115, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Clinical Affiliate of the Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, 11201, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, SBH Health System, Bronx, NY, 19457, USA
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Ilia S, Geromarkaki E, Miliaraki M, Briassoulis G. Therapeutic Plasma-albumin Exchange for Hyperlipidemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2018; 66:e162. [PMID: 29620598 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Stavroula Ilia
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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Wassay SAM, Dar FJ, Saleh AK, Mansoor I. Role of therapeutic plasma exchange in the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia: an experience. Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab 2017; 8:169-172. [PMID: 29238515 PMCID: PMC5721969 DOI: 10.1177/2042018817739571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia of obesity, the metabolic syndrome, and type II diabetes mellitus are highly prevalent in Saudi Arabia. Severe hypertriglyceridemia is a rare but well known cause of acute pancreatitis. In treatment pancreatic rest, lifestyle changes, and lipid-lowering medications are essential, but the response is slow. Recently the role of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) has been stressed for fast and effective management in addition to insulin and heparin infusion. TPE for hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis resulted in drastic improvements in clinical and laboratory findings and patient outcomes as suggested in our cases. However, this procedure is limited due to its high cost and availability only in specialized hospitals.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW We provide an overview of current evidence about the independent role of high triglyceride levels for cardiovascular risk and for acute pancreatitis. RECENT FINDINGS Natural experiments of Mendelian randomization have given us a deeper understanding about the molecular pathways involved in triglyceride metabolism. Individuals with low-triglyceride levels generally have lower rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD). There has been a significant growth in the development of new agents that modulate enzymes involved in a variety of aspects of triglyceride packaging into VLDL or chylomicron particles, and triglyceride catabolism. Antisense inhibitors of apolipoprotein CIII are being tested, as are a variety of agents designed to increase lipoprotein lipase activity. Large-scale trials are underway with purified fatty acid (FA) formulations in over 20 000 individuals in aggregate. A large study of a new fibrate is underway. SUMMARY A focus on patients with elevated triglyceride levels is a new paradigm not previously the focus of large trials. Clinical outcome data on cardiovascular risk reductions remains sparse. Some drugs are already approved for use in rare inherited disorders predisposing to severe hypertriglyceridaemia and acute pancreatitis. Safety and costs issues are critical.
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- Anthony C Keech
- aNHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney bDepartment of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales cDepartment of Diabetes and Endocrinology, St. Vincents Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Madigan C, Denunzio T, Bunin J. Chewing the Fat: A Case Report of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Pancreatitis. HAWAI'I JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH : A JOURNAL OF ASIA PACIFIC MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 76:13-15. [PMID: 29164010 PMCID: PMC5696589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Hypertriglyceridemia is the third most common etiology of acute pancreatitis, but lacks a clear, evidence-based treatment approach. We present the case of a 25-year-old man who was admitted eleven times over seven years for hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis. In his first ten admissions, he received conservative therapy. During his eleventh admission, he underwent therapeutic plasma exchange with lowering of serum triglycerides from 5080 to 332 mg/dL. He was discharged on hospital day five and was noted to have persistently lowered triglyceride levels upon follow up. The case affirms plasma exchange's ability to rapidly lower serum triglyceride levels and provides future research opportunities for examining the long-term effects of this treatment.
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Plasmapheresis for Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in a Child: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature. Pancreas 2017; 46:e58-e59. [PMID: 28697142 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000000855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Joglekar K, Brannick B, Kadaria D, Sodhi A. Therapeutic plasmapheresis for hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis: case series and review of the literature. Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab 2017; 8:59-65. [PMID: 28507728 PMCID: PMC5415006 DOI: 10.1177/2042018817695449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is the third leading cause of acute pancreatitis (AP) in the United States. The current standard of care includes management of HTG using pharmacological therapy. More recently, plasmapheresis has been proposed as a therapeutic tool for decreasing triglyceride (TG) levels, especially in critically ill patients. Few studies are available to ascertain overall benefits of plasmapheresis over traditional management. OBJECTIVE To analyze the outcomes of patients treated with plasmapheresis for severe HTG-associated pancreatitis. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of three patients with severe HTG- associated (TGs greater than 1000 mg/dl; 11.29 mmol/l) AP at the Methodist University Hospital. All the patients underwent plasmapheresis as part of their treatment. RESULTS The average TG level before plasmapheresis was 3532 mg/dl (range: 2524-4562 mg/dl; 39.9 mmol/l; range: 28.5-51.6 mmol/l). All patients made a full recovery, with a significant improvement in TG levels after plasmapheresis. The mean number of sessions was 1.3 (range 1-2), and mean TG level after plasmapheresis was 1051 mg/dl (range: 509-1771 mg/dl; 11.9 mmol/l; range: 5.8-20 mmol/l). After the first session, the average reduction of TG level was 2481 mg/dl (range 753-3750 mg/dl; 28 mmol/l; range: 8.5-42.4 mmol/l) or approximately 70%. None of the patients developed complications related to plasmapheresis. CONCLUSIONS Plasmapheresis can be an effective and rapid treatment option in patients with severe HTG and complications. However, further research, including randomized controlled studies, is necessary.
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- Kiran Joglekar
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Kuchay MS, Farooqui KJ, Bano T, Khandelwal M, Gill H, Mithal A. Heparin and insulin in the management of hypertriglyceridemia-associated pancreatitis: case series and literature review. ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2017; 61:198-201. [PMID: 28225998 PMCID: PMC10118862 DOI: 10.1590/2359-3997000000244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Severe hypertriglyceridemia accounts for up to 7% of all cases of acute pancreatitis. Heparin and insulin activate lipoprotein lipase (LPL), thereby reducing plasma triglyceride levels. However, the safety and efficacy of heparin and insulin in the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis have not been well established yet. We successfully used heparin and insulin as first-line therapy in four consecutive patients with acute pancreatitis secondary to hypertriglyceridemia. In a literature search, we revised almost all reports published to date of patients managed successfully with this combination. Heparin and insulin appear to be a safe, effective, and inexpensive first-line therapy for hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Medanta, India
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Clinical Profile and Natural Course in a Large Cohort of Patients With Hypertriglyceridemia and Pancreatitis. J Clin Gastroenterol 2017; 51:77-85. [PMID: 27322530 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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GOALS To report the clinical profile and natural course in a large series of patients with hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and acute pancreatitis (AP). BACKGROUND The natural history of HTG-related pancreatitis is poorly defined. STUDY Medical records of 121 patients with serum triglycerides (TG) levels of ≥500 mg/dL suffering 225 attacks of AP between January 2001 to August 2013 treated at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center were retrospectively studied. Structured data were collected on initial presentation and long-term outcomes (mean follow-up 64.7±42.8 mo). AP severity was classified using Revised Atlanta Classification. RESULTS Most patients were young-middle aged (mean 44±12.7 y), male (70%), white (78%), and had sentinel AP (63%). Peak serum TG recorded was ≥1000 mg/dL in 48%. At least 1 secondary risk factor (diabetes, high-risk drinking, obesity, offending medications) was present in the majority (78%). Sentinel AP attack varied in severity between mild (41%), moderate (26%), and severe (33%). Recurrent AP attacks occurred in 32%, often in patients with poorly controlled diabetes, alcoholism, and TG levels. A cumulative increase in prevalence of pancreatic and/or peripancreatic necrosis was observed, with 45% patients having it at some time during observation. Local complications were higher in patients with serum TG ≥1000 mg/dL. Chronic pancreatitis was noted in 16.5% patients (new-onset in 9%). CONCLUSIONS Patients with HTG-related pancreatitis have a high prevalence of secondary risk factors. Frequent recurrences in them are usually due to poor control of secondary factors or TG. Serum TG ≥1000 mg/dL increases the risk of local complications. A subset can have or develop chronic pancreatitis.
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Párniczky A, Kui B, Szentesi A, Balázs A, Szűcs Á, Mosztbacher D, Czimmer J, Sarlós P, Bajor J, Gódi S, Vincze Á, Illés A, Szabó I, Pár G, Takács T, Czakó L, Szepes Z, Rakonczay Z, Izbéki F, Gervain J, Halász A, Novák J, Crai S, Hritz I, Góg C, Sümegi J, Golovics P, Varga M, Bod B, Hamvas J, Varga-Müller M, Papp Z, Sahin-Tóth M, Hegyi P. Prospective, Multicentre, Nationwide Clinical Data from 600 Cases of Acute Pancreatitis. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0165309. [PMID: 27798670 PMCID: PMC5087847 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to analyse the clinical characteristics of acute pancreatitis (AP) in a prospectively collected, large, multicentre cohort and to validate the major recommendations in the IAP/APA evidence-based guidelines for the management of AP. Design Eighty-six different clinical parameters were collected using an electronic clinical research form designed by the Hungarian Pancreatic Study Group. Patients 600 adult patients diagnosed with AP were prospectively enrolled from 17 Hungarian centres over a two-year period from 1 January 2013. Main Results With respect to aetiology, biliary and alcoholic pancreatitis represented the two most common forms of AP. The prevalence of biliary AP was higher in women, whereas alcoholic AP was more common in men. Hyperlipidaemia was a risk factor for severity, lack of serum enzyme elevation posed a risk for severe AP, and lack of abdominal pain at admission demonstrated a risk for mortality. Abdominal tenderness developed in all the patients with severe AP, while lack of abdominal tenderness was a favourable sign for mortality. Importantly, lung injury at admission was associated with mortality. With regard to laboratory parameters, white blood cell count and CRP were the two most sensitive indicators for severe AP. The most common local complication was peripancreatic fluid, whereas the most common distant organ failure in severe AP was lung injury. Deviation from the recommendations in the IAP/APA evidence-based guidelines on fluid replacement, enteral nutrition and timing of interventions increased severity and mortality. Conclusions Analysis of a large, nationwide, prospective cohort of AP cases allowed for the identification of important determinants of severity and mortality. Evidence-based guidelines should be observed rigorously to improve outcomes in AP.
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.,Institute for Translational Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Surgery, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pediatrics, Balassa János Hospital of County Tolna, Szekszárd, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Szent György University Teaching Hospital of County Fejér, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- Szent György University Teaching Hospital of County Fejér, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- Szent György University Teaching Hospital of County Fejér, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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- Pándy Kálmán Hospital of County Békés, Gyula, Hungary
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- Pándy Kálmán Hospital of County Békés, Gyula, Hungary
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- Bács-Kiskun County University Teaching Hospital, Kecskemét, Hungary
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- Healthcare Center of County Csongrád, Makó, Hungary
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- Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Hospital and University Teaching Hospital, Miskolc, Hungary
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- First Department of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, United States of America
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- First Department of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.,Institute for Translational Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Hungarian Academy of Sciences - University of Szeged, Momentum Gastroenterology Multidisciplinary Research Group, Szeged, Hungary
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BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy is a rare and dangerous disease. This study aimed to examine the etiology, treatment, and outcomes of pancreatitis in pregnancy. METHOD A total of 25 pregnant patients diagnosed with pancreatitis during the period of 1994 and 2014 was analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS The pregnant patients were diagnosed with pancreatitis during a period of 21 years. Most (60%) of the patients were diagnosed with pancreatitis in the third trimester. The mean age of the patients at presentation was 25.7 years, with a mean gestational age of 24.4 weeks. Abdominal pain occurred in most patients and vomiting in one patient was associated hyperemesis gravidarum. The common cause of the disease was gallstone-related (56%), followed by alcohol-related (16%), post-ERCP (4%), hereditary (4%) and undetermined conditions (20%). The level of triglycerides was minimally high in three patients. ERCP and wire-guided sphincterotomy were performed in 6 (43%) of 14 patients with gallstone-related pancreatitis and elevated liver enzymes with no complications. Most (84%) of the patients underwent a full-term, vaginal delivery. There was no difference in either maternal or fetal outcomes after ERCP. CONCLUSIONS Acute pancreatitis is rare in pregnancy, occurring most commonly in the third trimester, and gallstones are the most common cause. When laparoscopic cholecystectomy is not feasible and a common bile duct stone is highly suspected on imaging, endoscopic sphincterotomy or stenting may help to prevent recurrence and postpone cholecystectomy until after delivery.
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Toxic-metabolic Risk Factors in Pediatric Pancreatitis: Recommendations for Diagnosis, Management, and Future Research. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2016; 62:609-17. [PMID: 26594832 PMCID: PMC4805437 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pancreatitis in children can result from metabolic and toxic risk factors, but the evidence linking these factors is sparse. We review the evidence for association or causality of these risk factors in pancreatitis, discuss management strategies, and their rationale. We conducted a review of the pediatric pancreatitis literature with respect to the following risk factors: hyperlipidemia, hypercalcemia, chronic renal failure, smoking exposure, alcohol, and medications. Areas of additional research were identified. Hypertriglyceridemia of 1000 mg/dL or greater poses an absolute risk for pancreatitis; persistent elevations of calcium are predisposing. Further research is necessary to determine whether end-stage renal disease leads to increased pancreatitis in children similar to adults. It is unknown whether cigarette smoking exposure, which clearly increases risk in adults, also increases risk in children. The role of alcohol in pediatric pancreatitis, whether direct or modifying, needs to be elucidated. The evidence supporting most cases of medication-induced pancreatitis is poor. Drug structure, improper handling of drug by host, and bystander status may be implicated. Other pancreatitis risk factors must be sought in all cases. The quality of evidence supporting causative role of various toxic and metabolic factors in pediatric pancreatitis is variable. Careful phenotyping is essential, including search for other etiologic risk factors. Directed therapy includes correction/removal of any agent identified, and general supportive measures. Further research is necessary to improve our understanding of these pancreatitis risk factors in children.
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Gavva C, Sarode R, Agrawal D, Burner J. Therapeutic plasma exchange for hypertriglyceridemia induced pancreatitis: A rapid and practical approach. Transfus Apher Sci 2016; 54:99-102. [PMID: 26947356 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2016.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Acute hypertriglyceridemia induced pancreatitis (HTP) presents with a more severe clinical course compared to other etiologies of pancreatitis. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is a potential treatment option for lowering plasma triglycerides and possibly decreasing morbidity and mortality. However, clinical data regarding its effectiveness are limited. METHODS We retrospectively examined the clinical data and outcomes of 13 consecutive episodes of HTP in which TPE was employed to reduce plasma triglycerides during a 15-month period. RESULTS The TPE was initiated at a median of 19 hours from the time of presentation. We performed 1.2-1.5 volume TPEs with 5% albumin as the replacement fluid. After only one TPE procedure, the mean plasma triglycerides values decreased from 2993 mg/dl to 487 mg/dl with a reduction of 84%. All 13 patients survived with a mean length of hospital stay of 9.5 days. There were no complications related to TPE. CONCLUSIONS One TPE procedure is an effective method for reducing plasma triglycerides and possibly decreases the length of hospital stay in patients admitted with HTP.
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- Chakri Gavva
- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-9072, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-9072, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-9030, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-9072, USA.
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Poette M, Chaoui K, Gilbert ML, Fourcade O. Cas d’une pancréatite aiguë secondaire à une hypertriglycéridémie sévère. MEDECINE INTENSIVE REANIMATION 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s13546-015-1119-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zarnescu NO, Barbu ST, Zarnescu Vasiliu EC, Costea R, Neagu S. Management of Acute Pancreatitis in the Early Stage. MAEDICA 2015; 10:257-263. [PMID: 28261363 PMCID: PMC5327838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a potential fatal disease with an overall mortality around 5%. The current treatment for AP relies on supportive medical therapy, sometimes associated with endoscopic procedures and/or surgical interventions. In this review we discuss the recent concepts regarding the fluid therapy, pain management, antibiotic prophylaxis, apheresis for hypertriglyceridemia-induced AP, timing and indications for ERCP and cholecystectomy in biliary AP. For each component, the importance and the impact of early phase treatment is presented in terms of benefits and risks.
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- 4th Department of Surgery, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
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- Second Department of Surgery, Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Second Department of Surgery, Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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Galán Carrillo I, Demelo-Rodriguez P, Rodríguez Ferrero ML, Anaya F. Double filtration plasmapheresis in the treatment of pancreatitis due to severe hypertriglyceridemia. J Clin Lipidol 2015; 9:698-702. [PMID: 26350817 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2015.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Revised: 06/19/2015] [Accepted: 07/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) leads to major complications such as acute pancreatitis. Lipoprotein apheresis has been proposed as a therapeutic tool for decreasing triglyceride levels, although experience is limited. OBJECTIVE To describe our experience with double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) in patients with severe HTG and pancreatitis in the plasmapheresis unit of a tertiary hospital in Spain. METHODS We recruited 4 patients with severe HTG (triglycerides [TGs] >1000 mg/dL) and acute pancreatitis. All the patients underwent DFPP as part of their treatment. Epidemiologic and laboratory data were collected before and after each plasmapheresis session. RESULTS The average TG level before plasmapheresis was 3136 mg/dL (35.44 mmol/L; range, 1306-6693 mg/dL, 14.76-75.63 mmol/L), and the average Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II level before the first session was 6 (range, 3-8). All patients made a full recovery, with a significant improvement in TG levels after plasmapheresis. The mean number of sessions was 2.1 (range, 1-3), and mean TG level after plasmapheresis was 428 mg/dL (4.84 mmol/L; range, 169-515 mg/dL; 1.91-5.82 mmol/L). After the first session, the mean decrease in TG levels was 69.16% (2169 mg/dL, range, 945-5925 mg/dL; 24.51 mmol/L, range, 10.78-66.95 mmol/L), and after the last session, TG levels fell by 89.09% (2794 mg/dL, range, 945-6198 mg/dL; 31.57 mmol/L, range, 10.68-70.04 mmol/L). None of the patients developed complications related to plasmapheresis. CONCLUSIONS According to available evidence and our own experience, DFPP can be an effective and rapid treatment option in patients with severe HTG and complications. However, further research, including randomized controlled studies, is necessary.
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Nephrology Unit, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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