The way from abdominal pain to pediatric pancreatitis - The PINEAPPLE study

Objectives The documented incidence of pediatric pancreatitis (PP) is low, but it shows a rising pattern from Eastern to Western Europe and the USA. The cause of this phenomenon is not clear, but based on a single center study the amylase and lipase measurements correlate with the incidence of the disease. The aim of the PINEAPPLE study is to investigate the current diagnostic practice for PP and to estimate the occurrence of pancreatitis among children suffering from abdominal pain worldwide. Furthermore we would like to develop an EBM guideline to establish a scoring system in order to evaluate the necessity of diagnostic steps for PP in children with abdominal pain.

Source: Pancreatology - June 1, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: D óra Mosztbacher, Andrea Párniczky, Anna Tóth, Alexandra Demcsák, Veronika Ila, Maisam Abu El Haija, Flora Szabo, István Tokodi, Boglárka Fehér, Károly Bakó, Orsolya Kadenczki, Ildikó Guthy, Irina Cazacu, Kinga Kaán, Félix Juhász, Enikő Hor Tags: 2. Pancreatitis in children Source Type: research