Our group received a very helpful update on pancreatitis from Maisam Abu-El-Haija (GI) and Jaime Nathan (surgery). My notes may include some errors in transcription and errors of omission. Some pictures of the slides are included below as well.
Key points:
- About 30% of acute pancreatitis patients have a 2nd bout of pancreatitis. Obesity is a risk factor for recurrence.
- There has been a recent increase in incidence of acute pancreatitis.
- Cincinnati has a gene panel to examine the four most common mutations which cause hereditary pancreatitis (PRSS1, SPINK1, CFTR, and CRTC) along with 6 other relevant genes. (28 day turnaround) In addition, there is a pancreatitis insufficiency panel.
- Discussed screening for pancreatic insufficiency. Directly measuring pancreatic enzymes are more sensitive for early insufficiency, but may be unnecessary if good growth and normal stool elastase.
- There are NO proven medical/dietary therapies to prevent recurrent or chronic pancreatitis and eliminate pain symptoms.
Related blog posts:
- Consensus Pancreatitis Recommendations
- Risk of pancreatitis with celiac disease | gutsandgrowth
- INSPPIRE for pancreatitis | gutsandgrowth
- For the pediatric pancreatologists | gutsandgrowth
- Chronic Pancreatitis in Pediatrics -Descriptive Study | gutsandgrowth
- RECURRENT PANCREATITIS AND GENETIC UNDERPINNINGS | GUTSANDGROWTH
- DOES PANCREAS DIVISUM CAUSE PANCREATITIS? | GUTSANDGROWTH
- HOW HELPFUL ARE ANTIOXIDANTS FOR CHRONIC PANCREATITIS PAIN …
- Why an ERCP Study Matters to Pediatric Care
