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Uc A, Lowe ME. What's in the life of children with chronic pancreatitis? Pancreatology 2024; 24:815-816. [PMID: 39168773 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2024.08.012] [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: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Aliye Uc
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Stead Family Children's Hospital, IA, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Downs EM, Hodges JS, Trikudanathan G, Freeman ML, Chinnakotla S, Kirchner V, Pruett TL, Beilman G, Schwarzenberg SJ, Bellin MD. Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency Is Common After Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation. Pancreas 2024; 53:e689-e693. [PMID: 38696476 PMCID: PMC11321932 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000002365] [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: 05/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) for pancreatitis may induce risk for essential fatty acid deficiency (EFAD) due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and intestinal alterations. The prevalence of EFAD post-TPIAT is currently unknown. METHODS We abstracted essential fatty acid (EFA) profiles (n = 332 samples) for 197 TPIAT recipients (72% adult, 33% male). Statistical analyses determined the prevalence of, and associations with, EFAD post-operatively. EFAD was defined as a Triene-to-Tetraene ratio ≥0.05 if <18 years old, or ≥0.038 if ≥18 years old. RESULTS Prevalence of EFAD was 33%, 49%, and 53.5% at 1, 2, and ≥3 years. At 1-year post-TPIAT, older age at transplant ( P = 0.03), being an adult versus a child ( P = 0.0024), and obstructive etiology ( P = 0.0004) were significant predictors of EFAD. Only 6% of children had EFAD 1-year post-TPIAT versus 46% of adults. The alpha-linolenic acid levels were lower with lower body mass index at transplant ( P = 0.011). EFAD was associated with the presence of other intestinal diseases ( P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS One-third of individuals had EFAD 1-year post-TPIAT, highlighting the need for systematic monitoring. Older age at transplant increased risk and adults were more affected than children. Other diagnoses affecting intestinal health may further increase risk for EFAD.
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- Elissa M Downs
- From the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- School of Public Health, Division of Biostatistics; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation; Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- From the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology; Department of Surgery; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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Fuchs J, Loos M, Kinny-Köster B, Hackert T, Schneider M, Mehrabi A, Berchtold C, Al-Saeedi M, Müller BP, Strobel O, Feißt M, Kessler M, Günther P, Büchler MW. Pancreatic Surgery in Children: Complex, Safe, and Effective. Ann Surg 2024; 280:332-339. [PMID: 38386903 PMCID: PMC11224565 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000006125] [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] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess indications for and report outcomes of pancreatic surgery in pediatric patients. BACKGROUND Indications for pancreatic surgery in children are rare and data on surgical outcomes after pediatric pancreatic surgery are scarce. METHODS All children who underwent pancreatic surgery at a tertiary hospital specializing in pancreatic surgery between 2003 and 2022 were identified from a prospectively maintained database. Indications, surgical procedures, and perioperative as well as long-term outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS In total, 73 children with a mean age of 12.8 years (range: 4 mo to 18 y) underwent pancreatic surgery during the observation period. Indications included chronic pancreatitis (n=35), pancreatic tumors (n=27), and pancreatic trauma (n=11). Distal pancreatectomy was the most frequently performed procedure (n=23), followed by pancreatoduodenectomy (n=19), duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection (n=10), segmental pancreatic resection (n=7), total pancreatectomy (n=3), and others (n=11). Postoperative morbidity occurred in 25 patients (34.2%), including 7 cases (9.6%) with major complications (Clavien-Dindo≥III). There was no postoperative (90-d) mortality. The 5-year overall survival was 90.5%. The 5-year event-free survival of patients with chronic pancreatitis was 85.7%, and 69.0% for patients with pancreatic tumors. CONCLUSION This is the largest single-center study on pediatric pancreatic surgery in a Western population. Pediatric pancreatic surgery can be performed safely. Centralization in pancreatic centers with high expertise in surgery of adult and pediatric patients is important as it both affords the benefits of pancreatic surgery experience and ensures that surgical management is adapted to the specific needs of children.
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- Juri Fuchs
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Khatter NJ, Hum SW, Mark JA, Forlenza G, Triolo TM. Longitudinal Quality of Life and Glycemic Outcomes of Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation in Children With Chronic Pancreatitis Followed in a Pediatric Multidisciplinary Pancreas Clinic. Pediatr Transplant 2024; 28:e14813. [PMID: 38895780 DOI: 10.1111/petr.14813] [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] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a potentially curative treatment for patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) refractory to medical and endoscopic therapies. Patients often receive the initial follow-up medical care at the surgery-performing center, but then may follow up closer to where they live. We sought to describe the characteristics and outcomes of pediatric patients who underwent TPIAT at a national surgical referral center and were subsequently followed at our regional subspecialty center, the Children's Hospital Colorado. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of baseline and outcomes data for the 10 pediatric patients who underwent TPIAT from 2007 to 2020 and received follow-up care at our institution. RESULTS All patients had a diagnosis of CP, and nine of 10 patients had an identified underlying genetic risk factor. Insulin usage was common immediately following TPIAT, but at 1 year of follow-up, five of nine patients (55.6%) were insulin-independent and nine of nine had an HbA1c below 6.5%. For the four patients on insulin 1 year after TPIAT, total daily insulin dose ranged from 0.06 to 0.71 units/kg/day. All patients who underwent mixed meal tolerance testing had a robust peak C-peptide response at 1 year. There were significant improvements in nausea, school/work absences, narcotic dependence, and pancreas-related hospital admissions 1 year after TPIAT. CONCLUSIONS Patients followed at our center had long-term improvements with low-insulin usage, detectable C-peptide, and improved pancreatitis-related outcomes after TPIAT. Pediatric patients who undergo TPIAT can be successfully co-managed in conjunction with the original surgery-performing center.
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- Neil J Khatter
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, USA
- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Wayne CD, Benbetka C, Besner GE, Narayanan S. Challenges of Managing Type 3c Diabetes in the Context of Pancreatic Resection, Cancer and Trauma. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2993. [PMID: 38792534 PMCID: PMC11122338 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Type 3c diabetes mellitus (T3cDM), also known as pancreatogenic or pancreoprivic diabetes, is a specific type of DM that often develops as a result of diseases affecting the exocrine pancreas, exhibiting an array of hormonal and metabolic characteristics. Several pancreatic exocrine diseases and surgical procedures may cause T3cDM. Diagnosing T3cDM remains difficult as the disease characteristics frequently overlap with clinical presentations of type 1 DM (T1DM) or type 2 DM (T2DM). Managing T3cDM is likewise challenging due to numerous confounding metabolic dysfunctions, including pancreatic endocrine and exocrine insufficiencies and poor nutritional status. Treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency is of paramount importance when managing patients with T3cDM. This review aims to consolidate the latest information on surgical etiologies of T3cDM, focusing on partial pancreatic resections, total pancreatectomy, pancreatic cancer and trauma.
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- Colton D. Wayne
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA; (C.D.W.); (G.E.B.)
- Center for Perinatal Research, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3600 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA; (C.D.W.); (G.E.B.)
- Center for Perinatal Research, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA; (C.D.W.); (G.E.B.)
- Center for Perinatal Research, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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Hooks G, Lu H, Eaton A, Trikudanathan G, Downs E, Freeman ML, Schwarzenberg SJ, Pruett TL, Chinnakotla S, Ramanathan K, Beilman GJ, Bellin MD. Addressing long-term mortality risk in patients undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplant (TPIAT): causes of death and risk factors. HPB (Oxford) 2024; 26:664-673. [PMID: 38368218 PMCID: PMC11070297 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2024.02.002] [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] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplant (TPIAT) can improve quality of life for individuals with pancreatitis but creates health risks including diabetes, exocrine insufficiency, altered intestinal anatomy and function, and asplenia. METHODS We studied survival and causes of death for 693 patients who underwent TPIAT between 2001 and 2020, using the National Death Index with medical records to ascertain survival after TPIAT, causes of mortality, and risk factors for death. We used Kaplan Meier curves to examine overall survival, and Cox regression and competing-risks methods to determine pre-TPIAT factors associated with all-cause and cause-specific post-TPIAT mortality. RESULTS Mean age at TPIAT was 33.6 years (SD = 15.1). Overall survival was 93.1% (95% CI 91.2, 95.1%) 5 years after surgery, 85.2% (95% CI 82.0, 88.6%) at 10 years, and 76.2% (95% CI 70.8, 82.3%) at 15 years. Fifty-three of 89 deaths were possibly related to TPIAT; causes included chronic gastrointestinal complications, malnutrition, diabetes, liver failure, and infection/sepsis. In multivariable models, younger age, longer disease duration, and more recent TPIAT were associated with lower mortality. CONCLUSIONS For patients undergoing TPIAT to treat painful pancreatitis, careful long-term management of comorbidities introduced by TPIAT may reduce risk for common causes of mortality.
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- Gregory Hooks
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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Yamane K, Anazawa T, Nagai K, Ito T, Hatano E. Current status of total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for chronic and recurrent acute pancreatitis. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2024; 8:401-412. [PMID: 38707227 PMCID: PMC11066494 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is an established and effective treatment modality for patients diagnosed with intractable chronic pancreatitis (CP) and recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP). TPIAT primarily aims to manage debilitating pain leading to impaired quality of life among patients with CP or RAP, which can be successfully managed with medical, endoscopic, or surgical interventions. TPIAT is significantly successful in relieving pain associated with CP and improving health-related quality of life outcomes. Furthermore, the complete loss of pancreatic endocrine function attributed to total pancreatectomy (TP) can be compensated by autologous islet transplantation (IAT). Patients receiving IAT can achieve insulin independence or can be less dependent on exogenous insulin compared with those receiving TP alone. Historically, TPIAT has been mainly used in the United States, and its outcomes have been improving due to technological advancements. Despite some challenges, TPIAT can be a promising treatment for patients with CP-related intractable pain. Thus far, TPIAT is not commonly performed in Japan. Nevertheless, it may improve health-related quality of life in Japanese patients with CP, similar to Western patients. This review article aimed to provide an overview of the indications, related procedures, and outcomes of TPIAT and to discuss future prospects in Japan.
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- Kei Yamane
- Department of SurgeryGraduate School of Medicine, Kyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of SurgeryGraduate School of Medicine, Kyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of SurgeryGraduate School of Medicine, Kyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of SurgeryGraduate School of Medicine, Kyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of SurgeryGraduate School of Medicine, Kyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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Li SZ, Zhen TT, Wu Y, Wang M, Qin TT, Zhang H, Qin RY. Quality of life after pancreatic surgery. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30:943-955. [PMID: 38516249 PMCID: PMC10950648 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i8.943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic surgery is challenging owing to the anatomical characteristics of the pancreas. Increasing attention has been paid to changes in quality of life (QOL) after pancreatic surgery. AIM To summarize and analyze current research results on QOL after pancreatic surgery. METHODS A systematic search of the literature available on PubMed and EMBASE was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Relevant studies were identified by screening the references of retrieved articles. Studies on patients' QOL after pancreatic surgery published after January 1, 2012, were included. These included prospective and retrospective studies on patients' QOL after several types of pancreatic surgeries. The results of these primary studies were summarized inductively. RESULTS A total of 45 articles were included in the study, of which 13 were related to pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), seven to duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection (DPPHR), nine to distal pancreatectomy (DP), two to central pancreatectomy (CP), and 14 to total pancreatectomy (TP). Some studies showed that 3-6 months were needed for QOL recovery after PD, whereas others showed that 6-12 months was more accurate. Although TP and PD had similar influences on QOL, patients needed longer to recover to preoperative or baseline levels after TP. The QOL was better after DPPHR than PD. However, the superiority of the QOL between patients who underwent CP and PD remains controversial. The decrease in exocrine and endocrine functions postoperatively was the main factor affecting the QOL. Minimally invasive surgery could improve patients' QOL in the early stages after PD and DP; however, the long-term effect remains unclear. CONCLUSION The procedure among PD, DP, CP, and TP with a superior postoperative QOL is controversial. The long-term benefits of minimally invasive versus open surgeries remain unclear. Further prospective trials are warranted.
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- Shi-Zhen Li
- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
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Hasse JM, Meng S, Silpe S, Naziruddin B. Nutrition challenges following total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation. Nutr Clin Pract 2024; 39:86-99. [PMID: 38213274 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.11106] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a surgical treatment option for patients with chronic pancreatitis who have not responded to other therapies. TP offers pain relief whereas IAT preserves beta cell mass to reduce endocrine insufficiency. During the surgical procedure, the entire pancreas is removed. Islet cells from the pancreas are then isolated, purified, and infused into the liver via the portal vein. Successful TPIAT relieves pain for a majority of patients but is not without obstacles, specifically gastrointestinal, exocrine, and endocrine challenges. The postoperative phase can be complicated by gastrointestinal symptoms causing patients to have difficulty regaining adequate oral intake. Enteral nutrition is frequently provided as a bridge to oral diet. Patients undergoing TPIAT must be monitored for macronutrient and micronutrient deficiencies following the procedure. Exocrine insufficiency must be treated lifelong with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. Endocrine function must be monitored and exogenous insulin provided in the postoperative phase; however, a majority of patients undergoing TPIAT require little or no long-term insulin. Although TPIAT can be a successful option for patients with chronic pancreatitis, nutrition-related concerns must be addressed for optimal recovery.
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- Jeanette M Hasse
- Baylor Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Baylor Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Islet Cell Laboratory, Baylor Research Institute, Baylor Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Downs EM, Brun A, Bellin MD. Nutrition support in the pediatric total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation recipient. Nutr Clin Pract 2024; 39:100-108. [PMID: 38073153 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.11101] [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] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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For children with diminished quality of life and chronic pain caused by acute recurrent or chronic pancreatitis who are undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation, postoperative nutrition support has several unique characteristics. Surgical complications may lead to delays in nutrition support initiation or require modifications to the regimen. Early postoperative dysmotility requires the use of temporary enteral nutrition until this improves. The resultant complete exocrine pancreatic insufficiency necessitates lifelong pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy and fat-soluble vitamin supplementation. A low-oxalate diet is recommended to prevent kidney stones. Carbohydrate counting is needed for the provision of short-term insulin dosing and possibly long-term as well, depending on the transplanted islet yield. Children should have careful nutrition assessment and monitoring at several follow-up visits during the first year, then annually, and at any time with concerns.
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- Elissa M Downs
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, M Health Fairview, University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Nutrition Services, M Health Fairview, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Pediatric Endocrinology and Transplant Surgery, M Health Fairview, University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Gnikpingo T, Benson S, Hodges JS, Downs E, Cook M, Schwarzenberg SJ, Chinnakotla S, Bellin MD. Islet graft function by mixed meal tolerance testing is sustained over 4 years in young children undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation. Clin Transplant 2023; 37:e15106. [PMID: 37650380 PMCID: PMC10841198 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15106] [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] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Children with intractable chronic pancreatitis may require total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) for pain relief. The IAT reduces the severity of post- pancreatectomy diabetes. We analyzed 635 mixed meal tolerance tests (MMTT) in 134 children undergoing TPIAT to determine whether superior survival of islet grafts explains higher rates of insulin independence previously reported in young children (n = 52, age 3-11 years) versus adolescents (n = 82, age 12-18 years). For MMTT, children consumed Boost HP and we sampled C-peptide and glucose repeatedly over 2 h. The trajectory of outcomes before and after TPIAT was compared between children and adolescents using data from pre-TPIAT and 3, 6 months, 1, 2, 3, and 4 years post-TPIAT and mixed linear models with a random effect for child. Cox regression was used to analyze time outcomes (e.g., time to first off insulin). Islet mass transplanted, measured as islet equivalents (IEQ), was higher in adolescents (p = .003) but IEQ/kg was higher in young children (p < .001) because of their lower weight. AUC C-peptide in young children increased somewhat over 4 years, but was stable in adolescents (p = .0013). AUC glucose increased more in adolescents over time post-TPIAT (p = .0024). Islet function by AUC C-peptide:AUC glucose ratio was better preserved in young children (p < .001). Adolescents were less likely to wean off insulin (hazard ratio .44 [95% CI .28, .69]). These data support an advantage of young age in islet graft survival after TPIAT. The greater likelihood of insulin independence in young children may be driven by better islet survival after transplant.
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- Taylor Gnikpingo
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
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Tellez SE, Hornung LN, Vitale DS, Lawson SA, Abu-El-Haija MA, Elder DA. Endocrine Management and Clinical Outcomes in a Cohort of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation. Diabetes Technol Ther 2023; 25:800-807. [PMID: 37672562 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2023.0243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Objective: To describe management strategies that contributed to optimal outcomes in pediatric recipients of a total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT). Research Design and Methods: We provide a comprehensive report of the approach to endocrine management of the pediatric TPIAT recipient from initial evaluation through the first 4 years postsurgery. We performed a retrospective review of the endocrine outcomes of TPIAT recipients to describe the impact of this approach on post-TPIAT glycemic management. Results: Outcome data from 86 TPIAT recipients were reviewed. At 12 months post-TPIAT (n = 82), the median HbA1C was 6.0% (25-75th percentile 5.6-6.7), at 18 months (n = 56) HbA1C was 6.4% (5.6-7.5), at 2 years (n = 46) HbA1C was 6.4% (5.6-7.4), at 3 years (n = 31) HbA1C was 6.5% (5.5-8.1), and at 4 years (n = 16) HbA1C was 7.2% (6.2-8.3). Conclusions: Pediatric patients at our institution have favorable endocrine outcomes as evidenced by median HbA1C under the goal of 6.5% through the initial 3 years by following our modified management protocols.
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- Siobhan E Tellez
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Downs EM, Eaton A, Witkowski P, Wijkstrom M, Walsh M, Trikudanathan G, Singh VK, Schwarzenberg SJ, Pruett TL, Posselt A, Naziruddin B, Nathan JD, Mokshagundam SP, Morgan K, Lara LF, Gardner TB, Freeman ML, Ellery K, Chinnakotla S, Beilman GJ, Adams D, Ahmad S, Abu-El-Haija M, Bellin MD. Nutritional Risks in Patients Undergoing Total Pancreatectomy Islet AutoTransplantation in the POST Consortium. J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 27:1893-1902. [PMID: 37442881 PMCID: PMC11335039 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-023-05770-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) can relieve pain for individuals with acute recurrent or chronic pancreatitis. However, TPIAT may increase the risk of poor nutritional status with complete exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, partial duodenectomy, and intestinal reconstruction. Our study's objective was to evaluate nutritional status, anthropometrics, and vitamin levels before and after TPIAT. METHODS The multicenter Prospective Observational Study of TPIAT (POST) collects measures including vitamins A, D, and E levels, pancreatic enzyme dose, and multivitamin (MVI) administration before and 1-year after TPIAT. Using these data, we studied nutritional and vitamin status before and after TPIAT. RESULTS 348 TPIAT recipients were included (68% adult, 37% male, 93% Caucasian). In paired analyses at 1-year follow-up, vitamin A was low in 23% (vs 9% pre-TPIAT, p < 0.001); vitamin E was low in 11% (vs 5% pre-TPIAT, p = 0.066), and 19% had vitamin D deficiency (vs 12% pre-TPIAT, p = 0.035). Taking a fat-soluble multivitamin (pancreatic MVI) was associated with lower risk for vitamin D deficiency (p = 0.002). Adults were less likely to be on a pancreatic MVI at follow-up (34% vs 66% respectively, p < 0.001). Enzyme dosing was adequate. More adults versus children were overweight or underweight pre- and post-TPIAT. Underweight status was associated with vitamin A (p = 0.014) and E (p = 0.02) deficiency at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Prevalence of fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies increased after TPIAT, especially if underweight. We strongly advocate that all TPIAT recipients have close post-operative nutritional monitoring, including vitamin levels. Pancreatic MVIs should be given to minimize risk of developing deficiencies.
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- Elissa M Downs
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota & Masonic Children's Hospital, 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN, AOB20155454, USA.
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- Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota & Masonic Children's Hospital, 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN, AOB20155454, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Abdominal Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, The Ohio State Wexner University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota & Masonic Children's Hospital, 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN, AOB20155454, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota & Masonic Children's Hospital, 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN, AOB20155454, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Bellin MD, Ramanathan K, Chinnakotla S. Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Auto-Transplantation: Surgical Procedure, Outcomes, and Quality of Life. Adv Surg 2023; 57:15-30. [PMID: 37536850 DOI: 10.1016/j.yasu.2023.03.002] [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] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive and irreversible process of pancreatic inflammation and fibrosis that can lead to intractable abdominal pain and severely impaired quality of life (QoL). Often patients are refractory to standard medical or endoscopic treatments. Total pancreatectomy (TP) and islet auto-transplantation (TP-IAT) can offer pain relief to patients by removing the entire pancreas and the auto-transplant component ameliorates the resulting diabetes. QoL is significantly improved after TP-IAT when insulin independence is present. Recent data support offering TP-IAT rather than TP alone and treating with exogenous insulin for patients with debilitating chronic pancreatitis.
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Heinzman C, Hornung L, Lin TK, Lowe CMO, Vitale DS, Abu-El-Haija M, Nathan JD. Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation reduces opioid use and improves nutritional support in children with debilitating pancreatitis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289620. [PMID: 37540665 PMCID: PMC10403088 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic pancreatitis (CP) can result in opioid dependence and nutritional challenges in children. Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a viable surgical option in appropriately selected patients. We examined differences between children who met criteria for TPIAT versus those who did not and continued with non-operative management. METHODS Retrospective observational cohort study of patients evaluated for TPIAT between August 2014 and July 2020 was performed. Cohort-based analyses between TPIAT and non-TPIAT groups were performed. RESULTS Analyses included 121 patients, 69 of whom underwent TPIAT. Demographics, genetic risk factors, and anatomic variants did not differ between groups. TPIAT patients were more likely to have CP (88% vs 71%; p = 0.02), had higher median number of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures (2.0 vs 1.0; p = 0.0001), and had higher likelihood of opioid use (61% vs 42%; p = 0.04) and nutritional supplementation (23% vs 4%; p = 0.004), compared to non-TPIAT. At 6 months post-TPIAT, patients had lower use of any analgesic pain medications (39% vs 73%; p = 0.0002) and lower use of opioids (9% vs 39%; p = 0.0006), compared to non-TPIAT patients at 6 months after evaluation. At 6 months post-TPIAT, rate of exclusively oral nutrition increased from 77% to 86%, and total parenteral nutrition use decreased from 13% to 0% (p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS In children referred for TPIAT evaluation, there is greater burden of disease in those selected for operation, compared to patients who do not undergo operation. TPIAT achieves lower analgesic pain medication use compared to continuation with non-TPIAT management and achieves freedom from nutritional supplementation. Level of evidence: Retrospective comparative study, Level III.
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- Christie Heinzman
- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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Tellez S, Hornung L, Abu-El-Haija M, Elder D. Metabolic Outcomes in Pediatric Patients One-Year Post-Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation after Early Pump Initiation. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12093319. [PMID: 37176759 PMCID: PMC10178872 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12093319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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We previously published that insulin pump initiation immediately after IV insulin therapy was associated with improved post-surgical glycemic outcomes compared to multiple daily injections (MDI) in pediatric patients following a total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT). We investigated metabolic outcomes of this population at one-year post-TPIAT to assess if the improved outcomes in the early pump group were sustained over time. We retrospectively reviewed 40 patients post-TPIAT previously studied at 10-days post-surgery (15 used MDI and 25 used pump therapy immediately post-ICU, and all were discharged on pump therapy). Data analyzed included: demographics, islet equivalents per kilogram (IEQ/kg) transplanted, exogenous insulin use, and baseline vs. one-year (via mixed meal testing) HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulinogenic index, and the area under the curve (AUC) for insulin and c-peptide. More patients were off insulin at one year in the early pump group compared to the MDI group (45% vs. 13%, p = 0.07). Of all patients off insulin, 100% of the early pump users weaned off by six months post-TPIAT compared to 30% of the MDI users. Two known variables associated with favorable insulin outcomes, lower age and higher IEQ/kg, were not significantly different between groups. Fasting glucose was lower in the early pump group compared to the MDI group (median 97 vs. 122 mg/dL, p = 0.003), while AUC c-peptide was greater in early pump users at one-year post-TPIAT but did not reach significance (median 57.0 vs. 50.3 ng/mL × minutes, p = 0.14). Other metabolic outcomes did not differ between groups. Despite lower median age and higher IEQ/kg in the MDI group, the early pump group had a lower fasting glucose. Younger TPIAT age (p = 0.02) and early pump users (p = 0.04) were significantly associated with insulin independence at one year. This study was limited by sample size. Early pump use may have long-term benefits in post-TPIAT endogenous insulin secretion.
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- Siobhan Tellez
- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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Couper J. Preserving Pancreatic Beta Cell Function in Recent-Onset Type 1 Diabetes. JAMA 2023; 329:978-979. [PMID: 36826839 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.2140] [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: 02/25/2023]
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- Jennifer Couper
- Women's and Children's Health Network, North Adelaide, Australia
- Robinson Research Institute and Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Wei K, Cheng L, Zheng Q, Tian J, Liu R, Hackert T. Minimally invasive surgery versus open surgery for total pancreatectomy: a bibliometric review and meta-analysis. HPB (Oxford) 2023:S1365-182X(23)00025-4. [PMID: 37032259 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.01.012] [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] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive total pancreatectomy (MITP) is considered safe and feasible with limited evidence on this procedure. The aim of this study was to systematically analyze the current literature on MITP compared to open TP (OTP). METHOD Randomized controlled trials and prospective non-randomized comparative studies were sought systematically in MEDLINE, Web of Science and CENTRAL from their inception until December 2021. Outcome measures included operative time, length of hospital stay (LOH), spleen-preservation rate, estimated blood loss (EBL), need for transfusion, venous resection rate, delayed gastric emptying (DGE), biliary leakage, postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH), reoperation rate, overall 30-day morbidity (Clavien-Dindo > IIIa), 90-day mortality, 90-day readmission, examined lymph nodes (ELN). Pooled results are presented as odds ratios (OR) or mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS 7 observational studies with a total of 4212 patients were included. MITP had a decreased EBL and transfusion rate, lower 30-day morbidity and 90-day mortality with a longer LOH compared to OTP. There were no significant differences regarding operative time, spleen preservation rate, DGE, biliary leakage, venous resection rate, PPH, reoperation, 90-day readmission and ELN. DISCUSSION Based on the available studies, MITP is safe and feasible compared to OTP in highly experienced hands from high-volume centers. Further high-quality studies are needed to verify the conclusion.
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- Kongyuan Wei
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Evidence-based Nursing Center, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Evidence Based Medicine Centre, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Nursing, Evidence-based Nursing Center, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Evidence Based Medicine Centre, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Nursing, Evidence-based Nursing Center, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Evidence Based Medicine Centre, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Faculty of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Dept. of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany.
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Khazaaleh S, Babar S, Alomari M, Imam Z, Chadalavada P, Gonzalez AJ, Kurdi BE. Outcomes of total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Transplant 2023; 13:10-24. [PMID: 36687559 PMCID: PMC9850868 DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v13.i1.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the increased use of total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT), systematic evidence of its outcomes remains limited.
AIM To evaluate the outcomes of TPIAT.
METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases from inception through March 2019 for studies on TPIAT outcomes. Data were extracted and analyzed using comprehensive meta-analysis software. The random-effects model was used for all variables. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 measure and Cochrane Q-statistic. Publication bias was assessed using Egger’s test.
RESULTS Twenty-one studies published between 1980 and 2017 examining 1011 patients were included. Eighteen studies were of adults, while three studied pediatric populations. Narcotic independence was achieved in 53.5% [95% Confidence Interval (CI): 45-62, P < 0.05, I2 = 81%] of adults compared to 51.9% (95%CI: 17-85, P < 0.05, I2 = 84%) of children. Insulin-independence post-procedure was achieved in 31.8% (95%CI: 26-38, P < 0.05, I2 = 64%) of adults with considerable heterogeneity compared to 47.7% (95%CI: 20-77, P < 0.05, I2 = 82%) in children. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) 12 mo post-surgery was reported in four studies with a pooled value of 6.76% (P = 0.27). Neither stratification by age of the studied population nor meta-regression analysis considering both the study publication date and the islet-cell-equivalent/kg weight explained the marked heterogeneity between studies.
CONCLUSION These results indicate acceptable success for TPIAT. Future studies should evaluate the discussed measures before and after surgery for comparison.
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- Shrouq Khazaaleh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, OH 44126, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases Division, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FI 33324, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 48073, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FI 33331, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FI 33331, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, United States
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Prospective characterization of incident hepatic steatosis in pediatric and adolescent patients after total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation. Pancreatology 2022; 22:1175-1180. [PMID: 36198489 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2022.09.242] [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: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hepatic steatosis has been described as a common finding in adults following total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) but it is unknown if this occurs in children and adolescents. OBJECTIVES To define the frequency of post-TPIAT hepatic steatosis in a sample of children and adolescents and to identify clinical predictors of incident steatosis post-TPIAT. METHODS In this prospective study, consecutive participants at least 1-month post-TPIAT underwent a liver MRI with proton density fat fraction (PDFF) and blood draw at our pediatric academic medical center between April 2021 and January 2022. Comparison clinical pre-TPIAT liver MRI or ultrasound and insulin use and graft function data were extracted from the medical record. T-tests were used for the comparison of means across continuous variables between participants with and without post-TPIAT steatosis. RESULTS A total of 20 participants (mean: 13 ± 4 years; 12 female) were evaluated. Mean liver PDFF at research MRI was 7.4 ± 6.2% (range: 2-25%). Seven participants (35%) had categorical hepatic steatosis (PDFF>5%) post-TPIAT, five of whom had pre-TPIAT steatosis, reflecting a 13% (2/15; 95% CI: 2-40%) incidence of post-TPIAT steatosis. Participant characteristics were not significantly different between subgroups with and without post-TPIAT steatosis. Mean PDFF at research MRI was not different between graft function subgroups (7.5% optimal/good vs. 7.3% marginal/failure; p = .96). CONCLUSION Our study shows a moderate prevalence but low incidence of hepatic steatosis in a small sample of children and adolescents post-TPIAT. This study raises questions about a causal relationship between TPIAT and hepatic steatosis.
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Szatmary P, Grammatikopoulos T, Cai W, Huang W, Mukherjee R, Halloran C, Beyer G, Sutton R. Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment. Drugs 2022; 82:1251-1276. [PMID: 36074322 PMCID: PMC9454414 DOI: 10.1007/s40265-022-01766-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Acute pancreatitis is a common indication for hospital admission, increasing in incidence, including in children, pregnancy and the elderly. Moderately severe acute pancreatitis with fluid and/or necrotic collections causes substantial morbidity, and severe disease with persistent organ failure causes significant mortality. The diagnosis requires two of upper abdominal pain, amylase/lipase ≥ 3 ×upper limit of normal, and/or cross-sectional imaging findings. Gallstones and ethanol predominate while hypertriglyceridaemia and drugs are notable among many causes. Serum triglycerides, full blood count, renal and liver function tests, glucose, calcium, transabdominal ultrasound, and chest imaging are indicated, with abdominal cross-sectional imaging if there is diagnostic uncertainty. Subsequent imaging is undertaken to detect complications, for example, if C-reactive protein exceeds 150 mg/L, or rarer aetiologies. Pancreatic intracellular calcium overload, mitochondrial impairment, and inflammatory responses are critical in pathogenesis, targeted in current treatment trials, which are crucially important as there is no internationally licenced drug to treat acute pancreatitis and prevent complications. Initial priorities are intravenous fluid resuscitation, analgesia, and enteral nutrition, and when necessary, critical care and organ support, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, pancreatic exocrine and endocrine replacement therapy; all may have adverse effects. Patients with local complications should be referred to specialist tertiary centres to guide further management, which may include drainage and/or necrosectomy. The impact of acute pancreatitis can be devastating, so prevention or reduction of the risk of recurrence and progression to chronic pancreatitis with an increased risk of pancreas cancer requires proactive management that should be long term for some patients.
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- Peter Szatmary
- Liverpool Pancreatitis Research Group, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Paediatric Liver, GI and Nutrition Centre, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Liverpool Pancreatitis Research Group, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,West China Centre of Excellence for Pancreatitis and West China-Liverpool Biomedical Research Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Centre of Excellence for Pancreatitis and West China-Liverpool Biomedical Research Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Liverpool Pancreatitis Research Group, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Molecular Physiology and Cell Signalling, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool , UK
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Medicine II, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Liverpool Pancreatitis Research Group, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK. .,Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK. .,Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.
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Chinnakotla S, Beilman GJ, Vock D, Freeman ML, Kirchner V, Dunn TB, Pruett TL, Amateau SK, Trikudanathan G, Schwarzenberg SJ, Downs E, Armfield M, Ramanathan K, Sutherland DE, Bellin MD. Intraportal Islet Autotransplantation Independently Improves Quality of Life After Total Pancreatectomy in Patients With Chronic Refractory Pancreatitis. Ann Surg 2022; 276:441-449. [PMID: 35762611 PMCID: PMC9388605 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if islet autotransplantation (IAT) independently improves the quality of life (QoL) in patients after total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation (TP-IAT). BACKGROUND TP-IAT is increasingly being used for intractable chronic pancreatitis. However, the impact of IAT on long-term islet function and QoL is unclear. METHODS TP-IAT patients at our center >1 year after TP-IAT with ≥1 Short Form-36 QoL measure were included. Patients were classified as insulin-independent or insulin-dependent, and as having islet graft function or failure by C-peptide. The associations of insulin use and islet graft function with QoL measures were analyzed by using a linear mixed model, accounting for time since transplant and within-person correlation. RESULTS Among 817 islet autograft recipients, 564 patients [median (interquartile range) age: 34 (20, 45) years, 71% female] and 2161 total QoL surveys were included. QoL data were available for >5 years after TP-IAT for 42.7% and for >10 years for 17.3%. Insulin-independent patients exhibited higher QoL in 7 of 8 subscale domains and for Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary scores ( P <0.05 for all). Physical Component Summary was 2.91 (SE=0.57) higher in insulin-independent patients ( P <0.001). No differences in QoL were observed between those with and without graft function, but islet graft failure was rare (15% of patients). However, glycosylated hemoglobin was much higher with islet graft failure. CONCLUSIONS QoL is significantly improved when insulin independence is present, and glycosylated hemoglobin is lower with a functioning islet graft. These data support offering IAT, rather than just performing total pancreatectomy and treating with exogenous insulin.
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- Srinath Chinnakotla
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Sordi V, Monaco L, Piemonti L. Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes: From Islet Transplantation to Stem Cells. Horm Res Paediatr 2022; 96:658-669. [PMID: 36041412 DOI: 10.1159/000526618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The field of cell therapy of type 1 diabetes is a particularly interesting example in the scenario of regenerative medicine. In fact, β-cell replacement has its roots in the experience of islet transplantation, which began 40 years ago and is currently a rapidly accelerating field, with several ongoing clinical trials using β cells derived from stem cells. Type 1 diabetes is particularly suitable for cell therapy as it is a disease due to the deficiency of only one cell type, the insulin-producing β cell, and this endocrine cell does not need to be positioned inside the pancreas to perform its function. On the other hand, the presence of a double immunological barrier, the allogeneic one and the autoimmune one, makes the protection of β cells from rejection a major challenge. Until today, islet transplantation has taught us a lot, pioneering immunosuppressive therapies, graft encapsulation, tissue engineering, and test of different implant sites and has stimulated a great variety of studies on β-cell function. This review starts from islet transplantation, presenting its current indications and the latest published trials, to arrive at the prospects of stem cell therapy, presenting the latest innovations in the field.
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- Valeria Sordi
- Diabetes Research Institute, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy,
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- Diabetes Research Institute, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Diabetes Research Institute, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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Coluzzi M, Naziruddin B, Kumano K, Saracino G, Testa G, Beecherl E, Onaca N. Spleen-preserving total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation with complete preservation of the splenic arterial and venous supply does not impact islet yield and function. Am J Surg 2022; 224:1295-1300. [PMID: 35781373 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Standard total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) for chronic pancreatitis includes splenectomy, but TPIAT can be performed without splenectomy by full preservation of the blood supply to the spleen. METHODS We compared the metabolic and clinical outcomes of patients who underwent TPIAT at our center between 2015 and 2021 with or without splenectomy. A total of 89 patients were included in the study, and 17 of them underwent spleen-preserving total pancreatectomy (SPTP). RESULTS The two study groups had similar demographic and metabolic parameters. Short-term morbidity and long-term outcomes were similar. The operative time was significantly shorter with splenectomy: a median of 9.91 h (interquartile range [IQR] 8.89-10.83) compared to 10.78 h (IQR 10.2-11.6) for SPTP (P = 0.021). There was no difference between the groups in postoperative morbidity. Metabolic outcomes at 1 year were better in the SPTP group compared to the splenectomy group, with a median daily insulin requirement of 7 units (IQR 4-12) vs 15 units (IQR 7-26; P = 0.049) and a median C-peptide at 1 year of 0.65 (IQR 0.40-1.26) vs 1.00 (IQR 0.80-1.90; P = 0.63). The reduction in morphine milligram equivalents per day over time was significantly better in the SPTP group (P < 0.001), as was the decrease in pain score (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION TPIAT with full arterial and venous preservation of the spleen had no adverse impact on islet yield or function. TPIAT can be safely and effectively performed with preservation of the spleen and the entire splenic artery and vein. The spleen should be preserved when feasible in every TPIAT surgery.
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- Mariagrazia Coluzzi
- Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale San Carlo, Potenza, Italy
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- Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; LifeGift, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Interventional endoscopy for abdominal transplant patients. Semin Pediatr Surg 2022; 31:151190. [PMID: 35725058 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2022.151190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Interventional endoscopy can play a significant role in the care and management of children pre-and post- abdominal solid organ transplantation. Such procedures primarily include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE), though additional interventions are available using standard endoscopes (gastroscopes, colonoscopes) for therapeutics purposes such as endoscopic hemostasis. The availability of pediatric practitioners with the advanced training to effectively and safely perform these procedures are most often limited to large tertiary care pediatric centers. These centers possess the necessary resources and ancillary staff to provide the comprehensive multi-disciplinary care needed for these complex patients. In this review, we discuss the importance of interventional endoscopy in caring for transplant patients, during their clinical course preceding the potential need for solid organ transplantation and inclusion of a discussion related to endoscopic post-surgical complication management. Given the highly important role of interventional endoscopy in patients with recurrent and chronic pancreatitis, we also include a discussion related to this complex disease process leading up to those patients that may need pancreas surgery including total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT).
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Szempruch KR, Walter K, Ebert N, Bridgens K, Desai CS. Pharmacological management of patients undergoing total pancreatectomy with auto-islet transplantation. Pancreatology 2022; 22:656-664. [PMID: 35490122 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2022.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Chronic pancreatitis results in permanent parenchymal destruction of the pancreas gland leading to anatomical and physiological consequences for patients. Surgical management varies, and some patients require total pancreatectomy with autologous islet cell transplantation (TPIAT). Patients undergoing TPIAT require complex and diligent management after surgery. This encompasses the management of glucose control (endocrine function of the pancreas) and supplementing loss of exocrine function of the pancreas with digestive enzymes. Other areas of management include optimizing pain relief while reducing narcotic usage, providing antimicrobial prophylaxis, and reducing loss of islet cells by improving its integrity through anticoagulation and use of anti-inflammatory agents. Each aspect of care is unique to this population. However, comprehensive reviews on its pharmacological management are scarce. This review will discuss the available literature to date surrounding all aspects of pharmacological management of patients undergoing TPIAT.
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- Kristen R Szempruch
- Pharmacy Department, University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Pharmacy Department, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Pharmacy Department, University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Services, University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Transplant, University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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Tham SW, Wang F, Gariepy CE, Cress GA, Abu-El-Haija MA, Bellin MD, Ellery KM, Fishman DS, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Lin TK, Maqbool A, McFerron BA, Morinville VD, Nathan JD, Ooi CY, Perito ER, Schwarzenberg SJ, Sellers ZM, Shah U, Troendle DM, Wilschanski M, Zheng Y, Yuan Y, Lowe ME, Uc A, Palermo TM. Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Acute Recurrent or Chronic Pancreatitis: Association With Biopsychosocial Risk Factors. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2022; 74:636-642. [PMID: 35192575 PMCID: PMC9117452 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Abdominal pain, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations impact lives of children with acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP). Data on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in this population, however, remains limited. We aimed to evaluate HRQOL in children with ARP or CP; and test biopsychosocial risk factors associated with low HRQOL. METHODS Data were acquired from the INternational Study Group of Pediatric Pancreatitis: In search for a cuRE registry. Baseline demographic and clinical questionnaires, the Child Health Questionnaire (measures HRQOL) and Child Behavior Checklist (measures emotional and behavioral functioning) were completed at enrollment. RESULTS The sample included 368 children (54.3% girls, mean age = 12.7years, standard deviation [SD] = 3.3); 65.2% had ARP and 34.8% with CP. Low physical HRQOL (M = 38.5, SD = 16.0) was demonstrated while psychosocial HRQOL (M = 49.5, SD = 10.2) was in the normative range. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that clinical levels of emotional and behavioral problems (B = -10.28, P < 0.001), episodic and constant abdominal pain (B = 04.66, P = 0.03; B = -13.25, P < 0.001) were associated with low physical HRQOL, after accounting for ARP/CP status, age, sex, exocrine, and endocrine disease (F [9, 271] = 8.34, P < 0.001). Borderline and clinical levels of emotional and behavioral problems (B = -10.18, P < 0.001; B = -15.98, P < 0.001), and constant pain (B = -4.46, P < 0.001) were associated with low psychosocial HRQOL (F [9, 271] = 17.18, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Findings highlight the importance of assessing HRQOL and treating pain and psychosocial problems in this vulnerable group of children.
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- See Wan Tham
- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- University of Iowa, Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
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- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales and Department of Gastroenterology, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- University of Iowa, Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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Nathan JD, Ellery K, Balakrishnan K, Bhatt H, Ganoza A, Husain SZ, Kumar R, Morinville VD, Quiros JA, Schwarzenberg SJ, Sellers ZM, Uc A, Abu-El-Haija M. The Role of Surgical Management in Chronic Pancreatitis in Children: A Position Paper From the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Pancreas Committee. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2022; 74:706-719. [PMID: 35258494 PMCID: PMC10286947 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003439] [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: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is rare in childhood but impactful because of its high disease burden. There is limited literature regarding the management of CP in children, specifically about the various surgical approaches. Herein, we summarize the current pediatric and adult literature and provide recommendations for the surgical management of CP in children. METHODS The literature review was performed to include the scope of the problem, indications for operation, conventional surgical options as well as total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation, and outcomes following operations for CP. RESULTS Surgery is indicated for children with debilitating CP who have failed maximal medical and endoscopic interventions. Surgical management must be tailored to the patient's unique needs, considering the anatomy and morphology of their disease. A conventional surgical approach (eg, drainage operation, partial resection, combination drainage-resection) may be considered in the presence of significant and uniform pancreatic duct dilation or an inflammatory head mass. Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation is the best surgical option in patients with small duct disease. The presence of genetic risk factors often portends a suboptimal outcome following a conventional operation. CONCLUSIONS The morphology of disease and the presence of genetic risk factors must be considered while determining the optimal surgical approach for children with CP. Surgical outcomes for CP are variable and depend on the type of intervention. A multidisciplinary team approach is needed to assure that the best possible operation is selected for each patient, their recovery is optimized, and their immediate and long-term postoperative needs are well-met.
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- Jaimie D. Nathan
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Abdominal Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Texas Children’s Hospital, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Houston, Texas, United States
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- University of Minnesota, Masonic Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States
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- Promedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, United States
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- McGill University Health Center, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, New York, New York, United States
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- University of Minnesota, Masonic Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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- Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States
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- University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Iowa City, Iowa, United States
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- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Swauger SE, Hornung LN, Elder DA, Balamurugan AN, Vitale DS, Lin TK, Nathan JD, Abu-El-Haija M. Predictors of Glycemic Outcomes at 1 Year Following Pediatric Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation. Diabetes Care 2022; 45:295-302. [PMID: 35007330 PMCID: PMC8914422 DOI: 10.2337/dc21-1222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is indicated to alleviate debilitating pancreas-related pain and mitigate diabetes in patients with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis when medical/endoscopic therapies fail. Our aim was to evaluate predictors of insulin requirement at 1 year following TPIAT in a cohort of children. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This was a review of 43 pediatric patients followed after TPIAT for 1 year or longer. Primary outcome was insulin use at 1 year, categorized as follows: insulin independent, low insulin requirement (<0.5 units/kg/day), or high insulin requirement (≥0.5 units/kg/day). RESULTS At 1 year after TPIAT, 12 of 41 (29%) patients were insulin independent and 21 of 41 (51%) had low and 8 of 41 (20%) had high insulin requirement. Insulin-independent patients were younger than those with low and high insulin requirement (median age 8.2 vs. 14.6 vs. 13.1 years, respectively; P = 0.03). Patients with insulin independence had a higher number of transplanted islet equivalents (IEQ) per kilogram body weight (P = 0.03) and smaller body surface area (P = 0.02), compared with those with insulin dependence. Preoperative exocrine insufficiency was associated with high insulin requirement (P = 0.03). Higher peak C-peptide measured by stimulated mixed-meal tolerance testing (MMTT) at 3 and 6 months post-TPIAT was predictive of lower insulin requirement at 1 year (P = 0.006 and 0.03, respectively). CONCLUSIONS We conclude that insulin independence following pediatric TPIAT is multifactorial and associated with younger age, higher IEQ per kilogram body weight transplanted, and smaller body surface area at time of operation. Higher peak C-peptide measured by MMTT following TPIAT confers a higher likelihood of low insulin requirement.
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- Sarah E Swauger
- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.,Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH
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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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- 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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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.,Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH
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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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Panchoo AV, VanNess GH, Rivera-Rivera E, Laborda TJ. Hereditary pancreatitis: An updated review in pediatrics. World J Clin Pediatr 2022; 11:27-37. [PMID: 35096544 PMCID: PMC8771313 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i1.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Hereditary Pancreatitis (HP) has emerged as a significant cause of acute, acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis in the pediatric population. Given that it presents similarly to other causes of pancreatitis, a positive family history and/or isolation of a gene mutation are vital in its designation. Inheritance patterns remain complex, but mutations involving the PRSS1, SPINK1, CFTR and CTRC genes are commonly implicated. Since being first described in 1952, dozens of genetic alterations that modify the action of pancreatic enzymes have been identified. Among children, these variants have been isolated in more than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis. Recent research has noted that such mutations in PRSS1, SPINK1 and CFTR genes are also associated with a faster progression from acute pancreatitis to chronic pancreatitis. Patients with HP are at increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Management follows a multi-disciplinary approach with avoidance of triggers, surveillance of associated conditions, treatment of pancreatic insufficiency and use of endoscopic and surgical interventions for complications. With significant sequela, morbidity and a progressive nature, a thorough understanding of the etiology, pathophysiologic mechanisms, diagnostic evaluation, current management strategies and future research considerations for this evolving disease entity in pediatrics is warranted.
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- Arvind Vasant Panchoo
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78207, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Faculty of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78207, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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Nathan JD, Yang Y, Eaton A, Witkowski P, Wijkstrom M, Walsh M, Trikudanathan G, Singh VK, Schwarzenberg SJ, Pruett TL, Posselt A, Naziruddin B, Mokshagundam SP, Morgan K, Lara LF, Kirchner V, He J, Gardner TB, Freeman ML, Ellery K, Conwell DL, Chinnakotla S, Beilman GJ, Ahmad S, Abu-El-Haija M, Hodges JS, Bellin MD. Surgical approach and short-term outcomes in adults and children undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation: A report from the Prospective Observational Study of TPIAT. Pancreatology 2022; 22:1-8. [PMID: 34620552 PMCID: PMC8748311 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2021.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a viable option for treating debilitating recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP) in adults and children. No data is currently available regarding variation in approach to operation. METHODS We evaluated surgical techniques, islet isolation and infusion approaches, and outcomes and complications, comparing children (n = 84) with adults (n = 195) enrolled between January 2017 and April 2020 by 11 centers in the United States in the Prospective Observational Study of TPIAT (POST), which was launched in 2017 to collect standard history and outcomes data from patients undergoing TPIAT for RAP or CP. RESULTS Children more commonly underwent splenectomy (100% versus 91%, p = 0.002), pylorus preservation (93% versus 67%; p < 0.0001), Roux-en-Y duodenojejunostomy reconstruction (92% versus 35%; p < 0.0001), and enteral feeding tube placement (93% versus 63%; p < 0.0001). Median islet equivalents/kg transplanted was higher in children (4577; IQR 2816-6517) than adults (2909; IQR 1555-4479; p < 0.0001), with COBE purification less common in children (4% versus 15%; p = 0.0068). Median length of hospital stay was higher in children (15 days; IQR 14-22 versus 11 days; IQR 8-14; p < 0.0001), but 30-day readmissions were lower in children (13% versus 26%, p = 0.018). Rate of portal vein thrombosis was significantly lower in children than in adults (2% versus 10%, p = 0.028). There were no mortalities in the first 90 days post-TPIAT. CONCLUSIONS Pancreatectomy techniques differ between children and adults, with islet yields higher in children. The rates of portal vein thrombosis and early readmission are lower in children.
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- Jaimie D. Nathan
- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH,Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis MN
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Medicine, The Ohio State Wexner University Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis MN
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Medicine, The Ohio State Wexner University Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN,Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN,Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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Hopson P, Smadi Y, Mehta V, Patel S, Mehta D, Horvath K. Assessment of exocrine pancreatic function in children and adolescents with direct and indirect testing. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:908542. [PMID: 36452348 PMCID: PMC9704773 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.908542] [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: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The exocrine pancreas plays an important role in digestion. Understanding of the physiology and regulation of exocrine function provides insight into disease processes and basis of functional testing. Specifically, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) can cause maldigestion and thus a proper assessment of exocrine pancreatic function is important. There are indirect and direct methods for evaluating pancreatic function. Indirect methods are varied and include stool, serum, urine, and breath tests. Fecal elastase is a commonly used indirect test today. Direct methods involve stimulated release of pancreatic fluid that is collected from the duodenum and analyzed for enzyme activity. The most used direct test today is the endoscopic pancreatic function test. Indirect pancreatic function testing is limited in identifying cases of mild to moderate EPI, and as such in these cases, direct testing has higher sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing EPI. This review provides a comprehensive guide to indirect and direct pancreatic function tests as well as an in-depth look at exocrine pancreatic function including anatomy, physiology, and regulatory mechanisms.
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- Puanani Hopson
- Department of Children Center, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition of Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay, FL, United States
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- Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL, United States
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Boucher AA, Wastvedt S, Hodges JS, Beilman GJ, Kirchner VA, Pruett TL, Hering BJ, Schwarzenberg SJ, Downs E, Freeman M, Trikudanathan G, Chinnakotla S, Bellin MD. Portal Vein Thrombosis May Be More Strongly Associated With Islet Infusion Than Extreme Thrombocytosis After Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation. Transplantation 2021; 105:2499-2506. [PMID: 33988346 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000003624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) involves pancreatectomy, splenectomy, and reinjection of the patient's pancreatic islets into the portal vein. This process triggers a local inflammatory reaction and increase in portal pressure, threatening islet survival and potentially causing portal vein thrombosis. Recent research has highlighted a high frequency of extreme thrombocytosis (platelets ≥1000 × 109/L) after TPIAT, but its cause and association with thrombotic risk remain unclear. METHODS This retrospective single-site study of a contemporary cohort of 409 pediatric and adult patients analyzed the frequency of thrombocytosis, risk factors for thrombosis, and antiplatelet and anticoagulation strategies. RESULTS Of 409 patients, 67% developed extreme thrombocytosis, peaking around postoperative day 16. Extreme thrombocytosis was significantly associated with infused islet volumes. Thromboembolic events occurred in 12.2% of patients, with portal vein thromboses occurring significantly earlier than peripheral thromboses. Portal vein thromboses were associated with infused islet volumes and portal pressures but not platelet counts or other measures. Most thromboembolic events (82.7%) occurred before the postoperative day of maximum platelet count. Only 4 of 27 (14.8%) of portal vein thromboses occurred at platelet counts ≥500 × 109/L. Perioperative heparin was given to all patients. Treatment of reactive thrombocytosis using aspirin in adults and hydroxyurea in children was not associated with significantly decreased thromboembolic risk. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that post-TPIAT thrombocytosis and portal vein thromboses may be linked to the islet infusion inflammation, not directly to each other, and further reducing this inflammation may reduce thrombosis and thrombocytosis frequencies simultaneously.
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- Alexander A Boucher
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Division of Biostatistics, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- Division of Biostatistics, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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Marfil-Garza BA, Hefler J, Dajani K, Kin T, James Shapiro AM. Total pancreatectomy with islet cell autotransplantation in a 2-year-old child with hereditary pancreatitis due to a PRSS1 mutation. Am J Transplant 2021; 21:3790-3793. [PMID: 34132023 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis in children carries high morbidity and burden. Compared to adults, ~75% of the cases of chronic pancreatitis in children are associated with underlying genetic mutations. The decision to intervene and the optimal timing poses unique challenges. Total pancreatectomy and islet cell autotransplantation (TPIAT) provides definitive therapy to relieve pain and improve quality of life while minimizing the risk of pancreatogenic diabetes. Substantial clinical data are available for adults; however, information on clinical outcomes in children remains scarce, particularly for very young children. Herein, we present an unusual, complex case of a 2-year-old child that underwent a successful TPIAT due to hereditary pancreatitis with an underlying mutation in PRSS1 gene, complicated by unremitting pancreatic ascites, hemorrhage, and sepsis. This is the youngest case to be reported in the literature. We provide a comprehensive report of the course and procedures implemented in this patient to guide other teams when considering these extraordinary measures in similar cases.
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- Braulio A Marfil-Garza
- Department of Surgery, Clinical Islet Transplant Program and Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, Mexico City, Mexico
- CHRISTUS-LatAm Hub - Excellence and Innovation Center, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Surgery, Clinical Islet Transplant Program and Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Clinical Islet Transplant Program and Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Clinical Islet Transplant Program and Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Clinical Islet Transplant Program and Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Eldredge J, Couper MR, Moore DJ, Khurana S, Chen JW, Couper JJ, Drogemuller CJ, Radford T, Kay TW, Loudovaris T, Wilks M, Coates PT, Couper RT. South Australian experience with paediatric total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation for PRSS1-associated hereditary pancreatitis. Med J Aust 2021; 215:294-296.e1. [PMID: 34490631 DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, SA.,University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
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- Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, SA.,University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
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- Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA.,Flinders University, Adelaide, SA
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- Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, SA.,University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
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- St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, VIC.,University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
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- St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, VIC
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- Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, SA.,Radiology SA, Adelaide, SA
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA.,Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA
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- Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, SA.,University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
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Pain resolution and glucose control in pediatric patients with chronic pancreatitis after total pancreatectomy with islet auto-transplantation. Pediatr Surg Int 2021; 37:1383-1392. [PMID: 34245339 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-04956-5] [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] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic pancreatitis (CP) and acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) in pediatric patients are strongly associated with genetic mutations and lead to pan-parenchymal disease refractory to medical and endoscopic treatment. Our aim was to assess pain resolution and glucose control in patients with CP and ARP following total pancreatectomy with islet auto-transplantation (TPIAT). METHODS We retrospectively analyzed prospectively collected clinical data of 12 children who developed CP and ARP and underwent TPIAT when 21 years old or younger at the University of Chicago between December 2009 and June 2020. Patients with recurrent or persistent abdominal pain attributed to acute or chronic pancreatic inflammation and a history of medical interventions attempted for the relief of pancreatic pain were selected by a multi-disciplinary team for TPIAT. We followed patients post-operatively and reported data for pre-TPIAT, post-operative day 75, and yearly post-TPIAT. RESULTS All 12 patients experienced complete resolution of pancreatic pain. The overall insulin-independence rate after 1 year was 66% (8/12) and 50% (3/6) at 4 years. Shorter duration of CP/ARP pre-TPIAT, higher mass of islets infused, and lower BMI, BMI percentile, and BSA were associated with insulin-independence post-TPIAT. CONCLUSIONS TPIAT is a viable treatment option for pediatric patients with CP and ARP. Pediatric patients undergoing TPIAT for CP achieved resolution of pancreatic-type pain and reduced opioid requirements. The majority were able to achieve insulin-independence which was associated with lower pre-TPIAT BMI and higher islet mass transplanted (i.e., over 2000 IEQ/kg), the latter of which can be achieved by earlier TPIAT. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Treatment study, Level IV.
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Assessment of pain associated with chronic pancreatitis: An international consensus guideline. Pancreatology 2021; 21:1256-1284. [PMID: 34391675 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2021.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Pain is the most common symptom in chronic pancreatitis (CP) with a major impact on quality of life. Few validated questionnaires to assess pain in CP exist, and the lack of consensus negatively impacts clinical management, research and meta-analysis. This guideline aims to review generic pain questionnaires for their usability in CP, to outline how pain assessment can be modified by confounding factors and pain types, to assess the value of additional measures such as quality of life, mental health and quantitative sensory testing, and finally to review pain assessment questionnaires used specifically in CP. A systematic review was done to answer 27 questions that followed the PICO (Population; Intervention; Comparator; Outcome) template. Quality of evidence of the statements was judged by Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) criteria. The manuscript was sent for review to 36 experts from various disciplines and continents in a multi-stage Delphi process, and finally reviewed by patient representatives. Main findings were that generic pain instruments are valid in most settings, but aspects of pain are specific for CP (including in children), and instruments have to account for the wide phenotypic variability and development of sensitization of the central nervous system. Side effects to treatment and placebo effects shall also be considered. Some multidimensional questionnaires are validated for CP and are recommended together with assessment of quality of life and psychiatric co-morbidities. This guideline will result in more homogeneous and comprehensive pain assessment to potentially improve management of painful CP.
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Yoshimatsu G, Kanak MA, Vasu S, Kumano K, Lawrence M, Onaca N, Takita M, Levy MF, Naziruddin B. Outcomes of Islet Autotransplantation in Chronic Pancreatitis Patients with Complete Acinar Atrophy. Cell Transplant 2021; 29:963689720949242. [PMID: 32878466 PMCID: PMC7784518 DOI: 10.1177/0963689720949242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a promising treatment for refractory chronic pancreatitis (CP). Pathological features of CP include progressive fibrosis in pancreas parenchyma, atrophy, and/or ductal occlusion. Complete acinar atrophy (CAA) caused by chronic fibrosis and necroinflammation results in exocrine sufficiency and may influence islet isolation characteristics during TPIAT. In this analysis of patients who underwent TPIAT at our center, we compared transplant outcomes among those with CAA (n = 5) vs non-acinar atrophy (NAA; matching controls, n = 36). Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance with Bonferroni post hoc test or Student's t test. Pancreas digestion was longer in CAA than in NAA cases (18.6 vs 14.6 min) despite a lower pancreas weight (55.2 vs 91.2 g). Obtained tissue volume was 1.0 ml in the CAA group and 12.1 ml in the NAA group. Both groups had similar islet viability (96%) and islet dose (CAA, 3,391 IEQ/kg; NAA, 4141.1 IEQ/kg). During islet infusion, serum cytokine (IL-6, IL-8, and MCP-1) levels and plasma hsa-miR-375 levels were lower in the CAA group than in the NAA group, but not significantly. Serum tumor necrosis factor α levels at 3 h after infusion were significantly higher in CAA group than in NAA group. After TPIAT, the metabolic outcomes of the CAA group were comparable with that of the NAA group. Narcotics usage decreased significantly over 24 months in both groups, with the CAA group reporting being pain free at 12 months. Complete atrophy of acinar cells of pancreas did not significantly impact islet yield or endocrine function after TPIAT.
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- Department of Surgery, 2397Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Islet Cell Laboratory, 22683Baylor Scott and White Health Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Islet Cell Laboratory, 22683Baylor Scott and White Health Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Islet Cell Laboratory, 22683Baylor Scott and White Health Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute, 22683Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Islet Cell Laboratory, 22683Baylor Scott and White Health Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 2397Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute, 22683Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Jabłońska B, Mrowiec S. Total Pancreatectomy with Autologous Islet Cell Transplantation-The Current Indications. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10122723. [PMID: 34202998 PMCID: PMC8235694 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10122723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Total pancreatectomy is a major complex surgical procedure involving removal of the whole pancreatic parenchyma and duodenum. It leads to lifelong pancreatic exocrine and endocrine insufficiency. The control of surgery-induced diabetes (type 3) requires insulin therapy. Total pancreatectomy with autologous islet transplantation (TPAIT) is performed in order to prevent postoperative diabetes and its serious complications. It is very important whether it is safe and beneficial for patients in terms of postoperative morbidity and mortality, and long-term results including quality of life. Small duct painful chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a primary indication for TPAIT, but currently the indications for this procedure have been extended. They also include hereditary/genetic pancreatitis (HGP), as well as less frequent indications such as benign/borderline pancreatic tumors (intraductal papillary neoplasms, neuroendocrine neoplasms) and “high-risk pancreatic stump”. The use of TPAIT in malignant pancreatic and peripancreatic neoplasms has been reported in the worldwide literature but currently is not a standard but rather a controversial management in these patients. In this review, history, technique, indications, and contraindications, as well as short-term and long-term results of TPAIT, including pediatric patients, are described.
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Kochar IS, Jain R. Pancreas transplant in type 1 diabetes mellitus: the emerging role of islet cell transplant. Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2021; 26:86-91. [PMID: 34218630 PMCID: PMC8255858 DOI: 10.6065/apem.2142012.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Pancreas transplant, both whole pancreas and islet cell, is a known therapeutic option for treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Islet cell transplant began as an experimental therapy but is emerging to be quite beneficial due to less surgical risk and fewer complications. It is also considered a promising option in pediatric patients. In this review the authors discuss the indications, procedure, and benefits of islet cell transplant along with newer strategies for improving outcomes.
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India,Address for correspondence: Rakhi Jain Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi 110076, India
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Tellez SE, Hornung LN, Courter JD, Abu-El-Haija M, Nathan JD, Lawson SA, Elder DA. Inaccurate Glucose Sensor Values After Hydroxyurea Administration. Diabetes Technol Ther 2021; 23:443-451. [PMID: 33314990 PMCID: PMC8881951 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2020.0490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Objective: To assess the degree, duration, mean absolute relative difference (MARD), and error analysis of discrepant values per continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems after hydroxyurea (HU) administration. Research Design and Methods: Inpatient glucometer and CGM data from 16 total pancreatectomy/islet autotransplantation patients using Dexcom Professional G4 and 12 patients using Dexcom G6 were analyzed after daily dosing with HU. Timing of HU dosing and median of 9.5 days of sensor and glucometer values were assessed per patient. Results: A large positive elevation of sensor readings was identified after HU dosing. The greatest discrepancy between glucometer and sensor readings occurred 0.5-2 h after HU administration [G4 (mean 3.0 mmol/L, median 2.4 mmol/L, MARD 55%), G6 (mean 4.2 mmol/L, median 4.6 mmol/L, MARD 91%)]. The discrepancy was <1.1 mmol/L, mean (-0.5 mmol/L) and median (-0.5 mmol/L), MARD 14% (G4) and <1.1 mmol/L, mean (0.3 mmol/L) and median (0.3 mmol/L), MARD 17% (G6), by 6 h after administration. Error analysis with the G6 system found 94% of pairs in clinically acceptable range by 6-9 h after HU administration. Aspirin, also given once daily, did not result in glucose value discrepancy with the G6 system but variability was observed with the G4 system. Conclusions: There was marked elevation of sensor glucose readings compared with glucometer values [up to 13.9 mmol/L (G4), 13 mmol/L (G6)] from 0.5 to 6 h after HU administration. It is important to counsel a patient using a Dexcom CGM system and HU therapy on this finding and to advise reliance on glucometer testing for accurate glucose assessment up to 6-9 h after HU administration.
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- Siobhan E. Tellez
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Address correspondence to: Siobhan E. Tellez, MSN, CNP, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave MLC 9024, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Divisions of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Divisions of Pharmacy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Divisions of Gastroenterology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Divisions of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Tellez SE, Hornung LN, Courter JD, Abu-El-Haija M, Nathan JD, Lawson SA, Elder DA. Improved Glycemic Outcomes with Early Initiation of Insulin Pump Therapy in Pediatric Postoperative Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112242. [PMID: 34064129 PMCID: PMC8196743 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a surgical procedure for patients with chronic pancreatitis and poor quality of life. Euglycemia is critical for islet cell survival and engraftment. We reviewed clinical care practice and hypothesized that early in-hospital transition from intravenous insulin to insulin pump therapy, managed by an endocrine unit trained on post-surgical care, would improve glucose control and impact the length of hospital stay. We completed a retrospective analysis of 40 pediatric patients who underwent TPIAT. Comparative hospitalized postoperative groups included those who received insulin intravenously, followed by multiple daily injections, subsequently managed by pump therapy (n = 14), versus those who received insulin intravenously followed by early pump therapy provided on the endocrine unit trained to manage post-surgical patients (n = 26). The outcomes analyzed included percentage of blood glucoses in target (4.44–6.66 mmol/L (80–120 mg/dL)), hypoglycemia (<3.33 mmol/L (<60 mg/dL)) and hyperglycemia (>7.77 mmol/L (>140 mg/dL)), blood glucose variability, and length of hospital unit stay post-ICU. Hospitalized patients with early transition to pump therapy on a specialized endocrine unit had a higher proportion of glucose values in the target range (61% vs. 51%, p = 0.0003), a lower proportion of hyperglycemia (15% vs. 19%, p = 0.04), and a lower proportion of hypoglycemia, though not statistically significant (3.4% vs. 4.4%, p = 0.33). Early pump users also had lower variability in glucose values over 10 days post-intravenous insulin (p = 0.001), and the post-transition median length of stay was shorter by 5 days (median: 11.5 vs. 16.5 days, p = 0.005). Early in-hospital pump therapy managed by the specialized endocrine unit improved glucose outcomes and reduced the duration of in-unit stay.
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- Siobhan E. Tellez
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA; (S.A.L.); (D.A.E.)
- Correspondence:
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA;
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- Division of Pharmacy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA;
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA;
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA;
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA; (S.A.L.); (D.A.E.)
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA; (S.A.L.); (D.A.E.)
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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McEachron KR, Potlapalli N, Rayannavar A, Downs EM, Schwarzenberg SJ, Kirchner VA, Beilman GJ, Chinnakotla S, Bellin MD. Early use of continuous glucose monitoring in children and adolescents after total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation. Pediatr Diabetes 2021; 22:434-438. [PMID: 33271633 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Children undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) for chronic pancreatitis require intensive insulin therapy early after TPIAT with narrow glycemic targets, which can a present significant care burden. Outpatient use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems by children and caregivers early after TPIAT is inadequately studied. METHODS In this open-label study, we randomized 14 children and adolescents (mean age 15.4 years) after hospital discharge for TPIAT to Dexcom G6 CGM (n = 7) or standard care with a glucometer (n = 7) to assess acceptability and glycemic control with use of CGM versus usual care (glucometer). Participants in the control arm also wore a blinded CGM for 1 week. RESULT Children randomized to real-time CGM had lower mean sensor glucose values compared with controls (p = 0.002), and high overall satisfaction with CGM. CONCLUSIONS Our data indicate that CGM is a useful adjunct to diabetes management for children who have recently undergone TPIAT.
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- Kendall R McEachron
- Medical School Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Medical School Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Medical School Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Medical School Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Medical School Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Medical School Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Medical School Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Medical School Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Medical School Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.,Medical School Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Atypical Hepatic Steatosis Patterns on MRI After Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplant. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2021; 217:100-106. [PMID: 33909467 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.20.23303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the prevalence and patterns of hepatic steatosis after total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplant (TPIAT) and to determine if the unique patterns of steatosis seen in this study correlated with islet graft function. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Fifty-two subjects who had undergone MRI after TPIAT were reviewed for the presence of hepatic steatosis. Patterns of steatosis were categorized into three groups: normal (no steatosis), homogeneous, and atypical. Demographics and outcomes were compared between the groups. Islet graft function 1 year after surgery was classified as full graft function, partial graft function, and graft failure. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, and Fisher exact tests. RESULTS. Sixty-three percent of patients had steatosis present on MRI after TPIAT (33 subjects of 52 total), and 48% (25/52) exhibited an atypical pattern. Twenty-four percent of the 37 patients who had MRI examinations before TPIAT showed steatosis preoperatively, yet none of these showed an atypical steatosis pattern. Islet graft function was not statistically different between the groups. The only statistically significant variable difference between the groups was body mass index (p = .02). CONCLUSION. Steatosis is a common finding after TPIAT, and atypical steatosis patterns frequently develop after the procedure, implying that the procedure itself is the causal factor. There was no correlation between islet graft function and the presence or pattern of steatosis. An atypical pattern of hepatic steatosis can therefore be considered an incidental finding after TPIAT and does not require additional workup or treatment.
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit Following Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation in Children: Establishing Accuracy of the Dexcom G6 Model. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10091893. [PMID: 33925523 PMCID: PMC8123839 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10091893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Hyperglycemia is detrimental to postoperative islet cell survival in patients undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT). This makes continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) a useful management tool. We evaluated the accuracy of the Dexcom G6 CGM in pediatric intensive care unit patients following TPIAT. Twenty-five patients who underwent TPIAT had Dexcom G6 glucose values compared to paired serum glucose values. All paired glucose samples were obtained within 5 minutes of each other during the first seven days post TPIAT. Data were evaluated using mean absolute difference (MAD), mean absolute relative difference (MARD), %20/20, %15/15 accuracy, and Clarke Error Grid analysis. Exclusions included analysis during the CGM "warm-up" period and hydroxyurea administration (known drug interference). A total of 183 time-matched samples were reviewed during postoperative days 2-7. MAD was 14.7 mg/dL and MARD was 13.4%, with values of 15.2%, 14.0%, 12.1%, 11.4%, 13.2% and 14.1% at days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, respectively. Dexcom G6 had a %20/20 accuracy of 78%, and a %15/15 accuracy of 64%. Clarke Error Grid analysis showed that 77% of time-matched values were clinically accurate, and 100% were clinically acceptable. The Dexcom G6 CGM may be an accurate tool producing clinically acceptable values to make reliable clinical decisions in the immediate post-TPIAT period.
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Desai CS, Szempruch KR, Vonderau JS, Chetboun M, Pattou F, Coates T, De Paep DL, Hawthorne WJ, Khan KM, de Koning EJP, Naziruddin B, Posselt A, Schrope BA, Wijkstrom M, Witkowski P, Shapiro AMJ. Anticoagulation practices in total pancreatectomy with autologous islet cell transplant patients: an international survey of clinical programs. Transpl Int 2021; 34:593-595. [PMID: 33452835 DOI: 10.1111/tri.13821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Chirag S Desai
- Department of Surgery, Abdominal Transplant, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Lille and European Genomic Institute for Diabetes, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Lille and European Genomic Institute for Diabetes, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Western Clinical School, Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Clinical Islet Transplant Program and Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Factors Associated With Morbidity Following Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation: A NSQIP Analysis. Transplant Proc 2021; 53:705-711. [PMID: 33563474 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation is a therapeutic surgical option for patients with chronic pancreatitis leading to significant reduction in pain, improvement in quality of life, and potential for preservation of partial to full endocrine function. Data on the factors associated with short-term morbidities are limited. METHODS We queried the American College of Surgeons National Surgery Quality Improvement Project for patients undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation from 2005 to 2015. We determined 30-day morbidity and mortality and performed univariate and multivariate analysis to determine the preoperative and intraoperative factors associated with development of postoperative infectious complications. RESULTS The rate of 30-day postoperative morbidity in 384 patients undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation was 36% with an overall mortality of 1%. Postoperative infectious complications developed in 29% of patients and were associated with increased operative time (P = .016),and higher postoperative wound class (P = .045). After risk adjustment, only increased operative time was independently associated with increased rates of infectious complications (OR=1.1, 95% CI = 1.01-1.13, P = .02). CONCLUSIONS Total operative time is independently associated with increased postoperative infectious complications in total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation. Future interventions aimed at optimizing islet isolation, surgical approach, and refinement of patient selection criteria present opportunities for reducing operative time and potentially reducing the morbidity of this surgical procedure.
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Suzuki M, Minowa K, Isayama H, Shimizu T. Acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis in children. Pediatr Int 2021; 63:137-149. [PMID: 32745358 DOI: 10.1111/ped.14415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) is defined as two distinct episodes of acute pancreatitis (AP), whereas chronic pancreatitis (CP) is caused by persistent inflammation of the pancreas. In children they are caused by genetic mutations, autoimmune pancreatitis, congenital pancreatic abnormalities, and other conditions. Acute recurrent pancreatitis is frequently a precursor to CP, and both are thought to be on the same disease continuum. In particular, genetic factors are associated with early progression of ARP to CP. The diagnosis of CP, as in AP, is based on clinical findings, biochemical tests, and imaging studies. Findings of exocrine pancreatic dysfunction are also important in the diagnosis of CP. A step-up strategy has become increasingly standard for the treatment of patients with CP. This strategy starts with endoscopic treatment, such as pancreatic sphincterotomy and stenting, and progresses to surgery should endoscopic therapy fail or prove technically impossible. Non-opioid (e.g. ibuprofen / naproxen) and opioid (e.g. oxycodone) forms of analgesia are widely used in pediatric patients with AP or CP, whereas pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy may be beneficial for patients with abdominal pain, steatorrhea, and malnutrition. Despite the disparity in the age of onset, pediatric CP patients display some similarities to adults in terms of disease progress. To reduce the risk of developing pancreatic exocrine inefficiency, diabetes and pancreatic cancer in the future, clinicians need to be aware of the current diagnostic approach and treatment methods for ARP and CP and refer them to a pediatric gastroenterologist in a timely manner.
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- Mitsuyoshi Suzuki
- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Wilhelm JJ, Balamurugan AN, Bellin MD, Hodges JS, Diaz J, Jane Schwarzenberg S, Swanson ZA, Cook ME, Downs EM, Sutherland DER, Hering BJ, Chinnakotla S. Progress in individualizing autologous islet isolation techniques for pediatric islet autotransplantation after total pancreatectomy in children for chronic pancreatitis. Am J Transplant 2021; 21:776-786. [PMID: 32678932 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation is performed to treat chronic pancreatitis in children. Successful islet isolation must address the challenges of severe pancreatic fibrosis and young donor age. We have progressively introduced modifications to optimize enzymatic and mechanical dissociation of the pancreas during islet isolation. We evaluated 2 islet isolation metrics in 138 children-digest islet equivalents per gram pancreas tissue (IEQ/g) and digest IEQ per kilogram body weight (IEQ/kg), using multiple regression to adjust for key disease and patient features. Islet yield at digest had an average 4569 (standard deviation 2949) islet equivalent (IEQ)/g and 4946 (4009) IEQ/kg, with 59.1% embedded in exocrine tissue. Cases with very low yield (<2000 IEQ/g or IEQ/kg) have decreased substantially over time, 6.8% and 9.1%, respectively, in the most recent tertile of time compared to 19.2% and 23.4% in the middle and 34.1% and 36.4% in the oldest tertile. IEQ/g and IEQ/kg adjusted for patient and disease factors improved in consistency and yield in the modern era. Minimal mechanical disruption during digestion, warm enzymatic digestion using enzyme collagenase:NP activity ratio < 10:1, coupled with extended distension and trimming time during islet isolation of younger and fibrotic pediatric pancreases, gave increased islet yield with improved patient outcomes.
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- Joshua J Wilhelm
- Schulze Diabetes Institute, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Schulze Diabetes Institute, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Schulze Diabetes Institute, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Schulze Diabetes Institute, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.,Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Kassam AF, Cortez AR, Johnston ME, Zang H, Fei L, Lin TK, Abu-El-Haija M, Nathan JD. Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation reduces resource utilization in pediatric patients. Am J Surg 2021; 222:786-792. [PMID: 33541688 PMCID: PMC10123923 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is associated with poor quality of life. Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) has traditionally been reserved for patients with refractory disease. We hypothesized TPIAT would lead to decreased costs and resource utilization after operation in children. METHODS Retrospective review of 39 patients who underwent TPIAT at a single children's hospital was performed. All inpatient admissions, imaging, endoscopic procedures, and operations were recorded for the year prior to and following operation. Costs were determined from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. RESULTS Median hospital admissions before operation was 5 (IQR:2-7) and decreased to 2 (IQR:1-3) after (p < 0.01). Median total cost for the year before operation was $36,006 (IQR:$19,914-$47,680), decreasing to $24,900 postoperatively (IQR:$17,432-$44,005, p = 0.03). Removing cost of TPIAT itself, total cost was further reduced to $10,564 (IQR:$3096-$29,669, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION In children with debilitating CP, TPIAT has favorable impact on cost reduction, hospitalizations, and invasive procedures. Early intervention at a specialized pancreas center of excellence should be considered to decrease future resource utilization and costs among children.
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- Al-Faraaz Kassam
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Cincinnati, OH, USA; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Cincinnati, OH, USA; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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