Sentinel Articles

Definitions of pediatric pancreatitis and survey of present clinical practices.

Morinville VD, Husain SZ, Bai H, INSPPIRE group et al. JPGN 2012; 55 (3): 261-5.

Genetic aspects of pancreatitis.

Whitcomb D. Annual Rev Med 2010; 61:413-24.

Indirect pancreatic function tests in children.

Walkowiak J, Nousia-Arvanitakis S, Henker J, et al. JPGN 2005; 40:107-114.

Proper usage of pancreatic enzymes.

Schibli S, Durie PR, Tullis ED. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2002; 8(6):542-6.

Shwachman-Diamond syndrome: Report from an international conference.

Rothbaum R, Perrault J, Viachos A, et al. J Peds 2002; 141 (2): 266-270.

Other Guidelines/Position Statements

NASPGHAN Other Publications/Podcast Series/CME Information

Evaluation and management of recurrent and chronic pancreatitis

Whitcomb, D. NASPGHAN 2011 State of the Art/ Plenary Session - Recorded Audio with powerpoint presentation.

Diagnosis of recurrent and chronic pancreatitis

Morinville, V. NASPGHAN 2011 Post-grad course module.

Medical and nutritional therapy of recurrent and chronic pancreatitis

Lopez, M. James. NASPGHAN 2011 Post-grad course module

Endoscopic and surgical therapies for recurrent and chronic pancreatitis

Narkewicz, M. NASPGHAN 2011 Post-grad course module

Other Resources

Position statement on Acute pancreatitis

AGA Website. Gastroenterology 2007; 132:2019-2021.

The role of endoscopy in patients with chronic pancreatitis

ASGE Website: Clinical Guideline. Gastrointestinal Endosc 2006; 63:933-937.

The role of ERCP in the diseases of the biliary tract and pancreas

ASGE Website: Clinical Guideline. Gastrointst Endosc 2005: 62: 1-8.

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