Ahmad Almaiman
King Khalid University Hospital, KSA
Title: Pediatric pancreatitis: An overview with minor differences
Biography
Biography: Ahmad Almaiman
Abstract
Pancreatitis is defined as the inflammation of the pancreas. Alongside providing the regulatory hormones of insulin and glucagon, this organ aids in the digestion process by producing activated enzymes that exist near the duodenum. However, during an inflammation the enzymes self-digest the pancreas as a result of the acinar cell damage due to particular triggers. The incidence of acute pancreatitis has been increasing over the past twenty years; though the approach of managing it is similar to that of adult pancreatitis there still remains a need to convey official guidelines for pediatric management. It is convenient to understand the minor distinctions that relate to the cause and overall observation of pancreatitis as well as also being aware of any onward possible complications. Both gallstones and alcohol represent the two most common causes of pancreatitis in adult groups; while the former alongside hereditary pancreatitis and trauma are the lead causes of childhood pancreatitis. Viruses were at a previous time the mainstay in cases of acute pancreatitis but now they are intermediate. In spite of providing the same treatment used on adults there still exists a significant association with morbidity. Currently pediatric guidelines are being discussed, while adult guidelines remain in adequate service in the modern clinical setting of acute pancreatitis.