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Kurian J, Winant AJ, Hull NC, Lee EY. Pediatric Acute Abdomen: Bread-and-Butter Diagnoses. Semin Roentgenol 2024; 59:312-331. [PMID: 38997184 DOI: 10.1053/j.ro.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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- Jessica Kurian
- Department of Radiology, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.
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- Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Friend R, Hash D, Rivera-Sepulveda A. Utility of Serum Amylase in Children With Abdominal Pain in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatr Emerg Care 2024; 40:297-301. [PMID: 37562356 PMCID: PMC11061882 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Abdominal pain is among the most common chief complaints seen in pediatric emergency departments (PEDs). This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic utility of amylase and lipase in the evaluation of abdominal pain in the PED. METHODS Retrospective, cross-sectional study of patients aged 0 to 18 years with amylase and/or lipase while in the PED in 2019. Diagnostic utility of amylase and lipase was analyzed with sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and likelihood ratio (LR). The χ 2 or Fisher exact test was used when appropriate. RESULTS We identified 496 PED visits with tests for amylase (0.2%), lipase (53%), or both (46.8%). Abnormal levels for amylase and lipase were 4.6% and 5.6%, respectively. Amylase use in abdominal pain evaluation showed sensitivity of 30%, specificity of 92%, PPV of 26%, NPV of 93%, and LR of 7.1 ( P = 0.008). Lipase use in abdominal pain evaluation showed sensitivity of 7.5%, specificity of 94.5%, PPV of 10.7%, NPV of 92%, and LR of 0.251 ( P = 0.616). Amylase at 3 times its normal level showed sensitivity of 10%, specificity of 99.5%, PPV of 66.7%, NPV of 92.2%, and LR of 6.35 ( P = 0.012), whereas lipase showed a sensitivity of 5%, specificity of 99.3%, PPV of 40%, NPV of 92.2%, and LR of 3.9 ( P = 0.048). Identification of a clinically significant diagnosis via coordering of amylase and lipase versus lipase alone was not significant. CONCLUSIONS Although serum amylase and lipase testing may be suitable for abdominal pain screening, the concurrent use of both does not seem to add any clinically significant value to diagnosis.
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- Rachel Friend
- From the University of Central Florida, College of Medicine, Orlando, FL
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- Division of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care, Nemours Children's Health, Orlando, FL
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Salim A, Boonthai A, Tanpowpong P, Losty PD. Acute pancreatitis in childhood - a comparative international study and tale of two cities. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:215-221. [PMID: 38115552 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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BACKGROUNDS To compare factor(s) contributing to aetiology, management and clinical outcome(s) of paediatric patients acquiring acute pancreatitis (AP) at two major university paediatric surgical centres in Liverpool and Bangkok. METHODS All patients (<18 years) with an index diagnosis of AP (ICD 10 coding) during 2006-2016 were studied. RESULTS 121 patients included n = 79 (65.3%) in Thailand versus n = 42 (34.7%) in the UK centre with no difference(s) in age at diagnosis at 10.4 ± 4.5 and 11.7 ± 6 years. (P = 0.12). Major AP aetiology(s) in Thailand were medications (39.2%) and choledochal cysts (8.9%). In the UK-gallstone disease (21.4%), and medications (16.7%) were leading factors (P < 0.01). Ultrasonography was deployed more frequently in the UK versus Thai centre (74.3% vs. 49.1%; P < 0.01). Pancreatitis was confirmed by imaging in 67.9% (Thai) and 62.9% (UK) patients (P = 0.47). Most patients at both centres had a mild-grade pancreatitis illness (95% Thai vs. 90.5% UK; P = 0.28) while 12.7% of Thai and 19% of UK children developed pancreatitis-related complication (P = 0.37). Overall mortality rate (%) was significantly higher in the Thai versus UK centre (27.8% vs. 9.5%; P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Aetiology of acute pancreatitis appears to vary between UK and Thailand children. Timely early diagnosis and healthcare pathways may be driven by local patient-related factor(s). The higher mortality (%) observed in Thailand versus UK in this comparative study was linked to underlying co-existent chronic medical condition(s) in vulnerable patient cohorts.
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- Adeline Salim
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Institute of Systems Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Trout AT, Squires JH, Rees MA, Plunk MR, Murati MA, Marine MB, Browne LP, Anupindi SA, Abu-El-Haija M. Consensus Minimum MRI Protocol for the Child With Acute Recurrent or Chronic Pancreatitis. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2024; 222:e2329940. [PMID: 37646385 PMCID: PMC10921424 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.23.29940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis and follow-up of children with acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP). Consensus is lacking for a minimum MRI protocol for the child with known or suspected ARP or CP. Lack of standardization contributes to variable diagnostic performance and hampers application of uniform interpretive criteria for clinical diagnosis and multicenter research studies. We convened a working group to achieve consensus for a minimum MRI protocol for children with suspected ARP or CP. The group included eight pediatric radiologists experienced in interpreting MRI for pediatric pancreatitis and one medical pancreatologist and functioned from November 2022 to March 2023. Existing clinical protocols were summarized across sites represented by group members, and commonly used sequences guided the group's discussion. The final consensus minimum MRI protocol includes five noncontrast sequences and two postcontrast sequences (which are required only in select clinical scenarios). The working group also provides recommended acquisition parameters, sequence-specific technical suggestions, and general recommendations for optimal imaging technique. We recommend that all sites imaging children with ARP and CP for clinical care, and particularly those engaged in cooperative group trials for pancreatitis, ensure that their local protocol includes these minimum sequences.
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- Andrew T Trout
- Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Radiology, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Radiology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
- Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Radiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Children's Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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Mehta MS. Acute pancreatitis in children: risk factors, management, and outcomes. Curr Opin Pediatr 2023; 35:590-595. [PMID: 37594373 DOI: 10.1097/mop.0000000000001285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pediatric acute pancreatitis is an infrequent but potentially serious condition in children. Most have mild cases with spontaneous resolution, but up to one-third of patients can have moderate or severe disease or progress to recurrent or chronic pancreatitis. RECENT FINDINGS Significant advances have been made in the field of pediatric pancreatology with a recognition that pediatric acute pancreatitis can vary significantly from adult disease with different risk factors and outcomes. There is better understanding of appropriate management for pediatric pancreatitis as well as growing literature in complications of pancreatitis. SUMMARY The most common risk factors for pediatric acute pancreatitis include biliary disease, drug/toxin and idiopathic. Management involves adequate fluid resuscitation, early enteral nutrition and appropriate pain control. Systemic and local complications, including SIRS, necrosis and fluid collections, can occur in up to one-third of patients and care is largely supportive with a careful step-up approach to fluid collections and necrosis.
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- Megha S Mehta
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Ravanbakhsh N, Shillingford N, Piester TL. A Diagnostic Conundrum: A Case of Pediatric Autoimmune Pancreatitis. JPGN REPORTS 2023; 4:e326. [PMID: 37600616 PMCID: PMC10435041 DOI: 10.1097/pg9.0000000000000326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is rare cause of abdominal pain in children who often present with obstructive jaundice, mimicking malignancy. An investigation of clinical symptoms, serology, imaging, and histopathology is necessary for diagnosis. We report a 10-year-old female presenting with abdominal pain and jaundice, ultimately found to have AIP after confirmation with tissue pathology. Our patient's prompt response to corticosteroid initiation is characteristic of this disease state. AIP has 2 subtypes, the second of which is more frequently found in children. Our patient's pathology did not fit perfectly with either subtype, but had features found in each one. While diagnostic criteria for AIP have not established in pediatrics, our case highlights the combination of clinical symptoms, imaging, and histopathology that children classically present with. While rare, the diagnosis of AIP is associated with comorbidities and must be considered in any child presenting with a pancreatic mass or biliary stricture.
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- Naseem Ravanbakhsh
- From the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Pathology, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- From the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Vázquez-Frias R, Rivera-Suazo Y, Aguayo-Elorriaga AK, Alfaro-Bolaños JE, Argüello-Arévalo GA, Cadena-León JF, Chávez-Sáenz JA, Consuelo-Sánchez A, Cruz-Romero EV, Espinosa-Saavedra D, Espriu-Ramírez MX, Flores-Calderón J, González-Ortiz B, Hernández-Rosiles V, Ignorosa-Arellano KR, Jaramillo-Esparza CM, Lozano-Hernández FR, Larrosa-Haro A, Leal-Quiroga U, Macias-Flores JA, Martínez-Leo BA, Martínez-Vázquez A, Mendoza-Tavera NMJ, Pacheco-Sotelo S, Reyes-Apodaca M, Sánchez-Ramírez CA, Sifuentes-Vela CA, Sosa-Arce M, Zárate-Mondragón FE. The Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis in children and adolescents. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA DE MEXICO (ENGLISH) 2023; 88:267-281. [PMID: 37336694 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2023.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) and recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) are conditions, whose incidence is apparently on the rise. Despite the ever-increasing evidence regarding the management of AP in children and adults, therapeutic actions that could potentially affect having a poor prognosis in those patients, especially in the pediatric population, continue to be carried out. Therefore, the Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología convened a group of 24 expert pediatric gastroenterologists from different institutions and areas of Mexico, as well as 2 pediatric nutritionists and 2 specialists in pediatric surgery, to discuss different aspects of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of AP and RAP in the pediatric population. The aim of this document is to present the consensus results. Different AP topics were addressed by 6 working groups, each of which reviewed the information and formulated statements considered pertinent for each module, on themes involving recommendations and points of debate, concerning diagnostic or therapeutic approaches. All the statements were presented and discussed. They were then evaluated through a Delphi process, with electronic and anonymous voting, to determine the level of agreement on the statements. A total of 29 statements were formulated, all of which reached above 75% agreement in the first round of voting.
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- R Vázquez-Frias
- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Hospital Star Médica Infantil Privado, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hospital Pediátrico Coyoacán, Secretaría de Salud de la Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Centro Médico Nacional 20 de Noviembre, ISSSTE, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Cirugía, Centro Médico Naval, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología Pediátrica, Hospital General de Cancún Dr. Jesús Kumate Rodríguez, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Pediátrica, Hospital Ángeles Universidad, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología Pediátrica, Centro Médico Naval, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Instituto de Nutrición Humana, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Reproducción Humana Crecimiento y Desarrollo Infantil, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Christus Muguerza Hospital Sur, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Hospital Infantil de Especialidades de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- Hospital Pediátrico Moctezuma, Secretaría de Salud de la Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición Pediátrica, Hospital para el Niño Poblano, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología y Nutrición Pediátrica, UMAE, Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Programa de Maestría y Doctorado en Ciencias Médicas, Odontológicas y de la Salud, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología, Centro Médico Nacional La Raza, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, Mexico
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Rivera-Suazo Y, Vázquez-Frias R. Factors associated with hospital length of stay in children with acute pancreatitis. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA DE MEXICO (ENGLISH) 2023; 88:4-11. [PMID: 36707389 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2021.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND AIM Acute pancreatitis (AP) is the most common cause of pancreatic disease in children. Previous studies have described factors related to days of hospital length of stay (LOS) in children. Our aim was to identify factors associated with LOS in AP. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was conducted at the Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez in Mexico City, encompassing the time frame of January 1, 2017 and March 31, 2019. AP was confirmed by medical chart review, according to the INSPPIRE criteria at the time of hospital admission, in patients below 18 years of age. AP grade was classified, following the NASPGHAN guidelines. Demographic, clinical, biochemical, nutritional, and treatment data were collected. Prolonged hospital LOS was considered that which lasted 7 days or longer. RESULTS Fifty-one events (32 patients) were registered. Median LOS was 8 days (IQR 4-14 days). Antibiotic use was significantly associated with longer LOS (OR 31.71; 95% CI: 2.71-370.65; p = 0.006) and early feeding (EF) (within 72 h of admission) was associated with shorter LOS (OR 0.05; 95% CI: 0.001-0.63; p = 0.02). There was no association between LOS and the variables of age, recurrence, grade, etiology, comorbidities, complications, fluid resuscitation, parenteral nutrition, or biochemical characteristics upon admission. CONCLUSION Our study, like others, corroborated the fact that EF in the management of AP was associated with fewer days of hospital LOS.
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- Y Rivera-Suazo
- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Ultrasound findings of acute pancreatitis in children. Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52:2342-2347. [PMID: 35554642 PMCID: PMC10103011 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-022-05381-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies systematically documenting US findings in children with acute pancreatitis are limited. Pancreas duct dilation is described as the most reliable finding of acute pancreatitis but this has not been rigorously examined in children. OBJECTIVE To systematically document US findings in children with acute pancreatitis and to define interobserver agreement on those findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study we retrospectively reviewed images for all pediatric patients <18 years of age who had been prospectively enrolled in a registry of patients with index admissions for acute pancreatitis between March 2013 and July 2020. Two blinded observers (R1, R2) reviewed the first transabdominal US examination performed within 2 weeks of the pancreatitis attack for each patient. RESULTS In 141 children, US was performed at a median of 1 day (interquartile range [IQR]: 0, 1) following acute attack. Thirty-three (23%, R1) and 38 (27%, R2) children had no abnormal findings on US. Peripancreatic edema was the most frequent finding documented by both reviewers (63% R1, 54% R2). The pancreatic duct was visible in only 35% of the children and was dilated in only 12% (R1) and 14% (R2). There was substantial to almost-perfect agreement between reviewers on findings of acute pancreatitis (κ=0.62-1), including duct visibility. CONCLUSION Peripancreatic edema was the most frequently identified finding in children with acute pancreatitis, present in up to 63%, with almost perfect interobserver agreement. Duct dilation, cited in the literature as a reliable finding of acute pancreatitis, was rarely identified in our sample.
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Joest K, Mehta S, Kramer L, Khera S. Unexpected Biliary Obstruction Causing Pancreatitis and Cholangitis With Unique MRI Findings. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2022; 62:509-513. [PMID: 36314403 DOI: 10.1177/00099228221134570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Kaitlin Joest
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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Interobserver Agreement for CT and MRI Findings of Chronic Pancreatitis in Children: A Multicenter Ancillary Study Under the INSPPIRE Consortium. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2022; 219:303-313. [PMID: 35195432 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.21.27234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND. Imaging findings represent key criteria for diagnosing chronic pancreatitis in children. Understanding radiologists' agreement for imaging findings is critical to standardizing and optimizing diagnostic criteria. OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the interobserver agreement among experienced pediatric radiologists for subjective, quantitative, and semiquantitative imaging findings of chronic pancreatitis in children. METHODS. In this retrospective study, CT or MRI examinations performed in children with chronic pancreatitis were submitted by six sites participating in the INSPPIRE (International Study Group of Pediatric Pancreatitis: In Search for a Cure) Consortium. One pediatric radiologist from each of the six sites reviewed examinations; three of the radiologists independently reviewed all CT examinations, and the other three radiologists independently reviewed all MRI examinations. Reviewers recorded 13 categoric imaging findings of chronic pancreatitis and measured pancreas thickness and pancreatic duct diameter. Agreement was assessed using kappa coefficients for the categoric variables and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for the continuous variables. RESULTS. A total of 76 CT and 80 MRI examinations performed in 110 children (65 girls and 45 boys; mean age, 11.3 ± 4.6 [SD] years) were reviewed. For CT, kappa coefficients for categoric findings ranged from -0.01 to 0.81, with relatively high kappa coefficients noted for parenchymal calcifications (κ = 0.81), main pancreatic duct dilatation (κ = 0.63), and atrophy (κ = 0.52). ICCs for parenchymal thickness measurements ranged from 0.57 in the pancreas head to 0.80 in the body and tail. The ICC for duct diameter was 0.85. For MRI, kappa coefficients for categoric findings ranged from -0.01 to 0.74, with relatively high kappa coefficients noted for main duct irregularity (κ = 0.74), side branch dilatation (κ = 0.70), number of dilated side branches (κ = 0.65), and main duct dilatation (κ = 0.64); kappa coefficient for atrophy was 0.52. ICCs for parenchymal thickness measurements ranged from 0.53 for the neck and body individually to 0.68 in the tail. ICC for duct diameter was 0.77. CONCLUSION. Interobserver agreement was fair to moderate for most CT and MRI findings of chronic pancreatitis in children. CLINICAL IMPACT. This study highlights challenges for the imaging diagnosis of pediatric chronic pancreatitis. Standardized and/or objective criteria are needed given the importance of imaging in diagnosis.
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Multidisciplinary Approach to the Care of Children With Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis and Chronic Pancreatitis. Pancreas 2022; 51:256-260. [PMID: 35584383 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000002008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this article is to provide guidance to centers and organizations on the personnel (both physician and nonphysician) needed to create and sustain an optimal team, along with potential alternatives, to provide care to children with acute recurrent pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. METHODS This document was developed in collaboration with the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Pancreas Committee and the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) after several meetings. RESULTS This document highlights both physician and nonphysician personnel needed to provide multidisciplinary care to children with pancreatitis per the recommendation of the NASPGHAN Pancreas Committee members in year 2021 and added to the currently published NPF criteria. We summarize how the NPF criteria would fit with the recently published pediatric pancreatitis society articles from the NASPGHAN. CONCLUSIONS It is important to manage children with acute recurrent pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis in a multidisciplinary setting. There is need to study the impact of these personnel on the outcomes of children with pancreatitis.
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Hopson P, Moreau C, Yazici C, Han S, Akshintala V, Archibugi L, Lee P, Uc A. An assessment of pancreatology education in North American pediatric gastroenterology fellowship programs. Pancreatology 2022; 22:142-147. [PMID: 34753657 PMCID: PMC8767525 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2021.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Within the last two decades, an increased incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) has been reported in childhood, with some progressing to acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) or chronic pancreatitis (CP). Training future pancreatologists is critical to improve the care of children with pancreatic diseases. There are no studies to assess whether the pediatric gastroenterology (GI) fellowship curriculum prepares specialists to care for children with pancreatic diseases. METHODS An electronic survey was distributed to all North American Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellows. The survey included 31 questions on pancreatology training including academic resources, research experience, clinical exposure, clinical confidence, and career plans. RESULTS A total of 112 (25.8%) fellows responded from 41 (41/72, 56.9%) training centers in North America. Pancreas-specific didactic lectures were reported by 90.2% (n = 101); 49.5% (50/101) had at least quarterly or monthly lectures. Clinical confidence (Likert 4-5) was highest in managing and treating AP (94.6% and 93.8% respectively), relatively lower for ARP (84.8% and 71.4%) and lowest for CP (63.4% and 42.0%). Confidence in diagnosing both ARP and CP was associated with the variety of pancreatic diseases seen (p < 0.001) and total number of patients followed over a 6 month period (p = 0.04). Nine (8%) reported interest in specializing in pancreatology, 12 (10.7%) in pursuing research in the pancreatology. CONCLUSIONS Trainee confidence is highest in managing AP, lowest in CP, and seems to be directly correlated with the variety of pancreatic diseases and number of patients followed. Continued commitment is necessary to foster training of the next generation of pediatric pancreatologists.
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- Puanani Hopson
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota USA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio USA
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- Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
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- University of Iowa, Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Iowa City, Iowa USA,Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center,Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center
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Cohen RZ, Freeman AJ. Pancreatitis in Children. Pediatr Clin North Am 2021; 68:1273-1291. [PMID: 34736589 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2021.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Pediatric pancreatitis describes a spectrum covering acute pancreatitis, acute recurrent pancreatitis, and chronic pancreatitis, each with varying clinical manifestations and risk factors requiring a tailored diagnostic approach. We emphasize management strategies based on age, risk factors, recurrence, and complications. A discussion of the role of therapeutic endoscopy is reviewed and highlights the growing role of endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in children with pancreatitis. Particular diagnostic challenges in autoimmune pancreatitis are reviewed with an emphasis on differentiating this entity from alternate pancreaticobiliary pathologies. Finally, we explore a multidisciplinary approach to acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis.
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- Reuven Zev Cohen
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1400 Tullie Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1400 Tullie Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA
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Artunduaga M, Grover AS, Callahan MJ. Acute pancreatitis in children: a review with clinical perspectives to enhance imaging interpretation. Pediatr Radiol 2021; 51:1970-1982. [PMID: 34110445 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05105-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Pediatric acute pancreatitis has distinct etiologic, clinical and prognostic characteristics in contrast to the adult form of the disease. This review offers a comprehensive imaging update that emphasizes the importance of recognizing specific findings that are relevant from the clinical standpoint. Knowledge of these features facilitates communication among multidisciplinary team members and ultimately could lead to the improved care of pediatric acute pancreatitis patients.
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- Maddy Artunduaga
- Pediatric Radiology Division, Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Health Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., CMC F1.02, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA. .,Children's Health Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Pancreatic Disorders Program, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Current State of Imaging of Pediatric Pancreatitis: AJR Expert Panel Narrative Review. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2021; 217:265-277. [PMID: 33728974 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.21.25508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Pancreatitis is as common in children as it is in adults, though causes and accepted imaging strategies differ in children. In this narrative review we discuss the epidemiology of childhood pancreatitis and key imaging features for pediatric acute, acute recurrent, and chronic pancreatitis. We rely heavily on our collective experience in discussing advantages and disadvantages of different imaging modalities; practical tips for optimization of ultrasound, CT, and MRI with MRCP in children; and image interpretation pearls. Challenges and considerations unique to imaging pediatric pancreatitis are discussed, including timing of imaging, role of secretin-enhanced MRCP, utility of urgent MRI, severity prediction, autoimmune pancreatitis, and best methods for serial imaging. We suggest a methodical approach to pancreatic MRI interpretation in children and have included a sample structured report, and we provide consensus statements according to our experience imaging children with pancreatitis.
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Trout AT, Anupindi SA, Husain SZ, Morinville VD, Abu-El-Haija M. Noninvasive imaging of pediatric pancreatitis: joint recommendations from the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the Society for Pediatric Radiology. Pediatr Radiol 2021; 51:8-10. [PMID: 33057774 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-020-04813-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Andrew T Trout
- Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., MLC 5031, Cincinnati, OH, 45229-3026, USA.
- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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