Sensitivity of Biochemical and Imaging Findings for the Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis in Children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the diagnostic sensitivity of serum biomarkers and imaging in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in children.

Study design

This was a cross-sectional analysis of prospective registry data for children (age <21 years) whose first documented attack of acute pancreatitis occurred between March 2013 and October 2016 at a single-institution, tertiary care center. Main outcome was sensitivity of serum biomarkers and of imaging modalities, measured via descriptive statistics.

Results

In total, 112 children met the criteria for acute pancreatitis; 57 (51%) were male with a median age of 13.4 years (IQR 9.3-15.8 years). Serum amylase and lipase levels were obtained in 85 (76%) and 112 (100%) patients, respectively. Imaging was performed in 98 (88%) pati

SUBMITTER: Orkin SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6765403 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature