Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Jul 2008
Outcome after pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation in a pediatric population.
Little is known regarding outcomes after pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis in pediatric patients. In this study, we document pain control and metabolic course after this procedure in a pediatric population. ⋯ Pancreatectomy can relieve pain in pediatric patients with chronic pancreatitis and the majority can withdraw from narcotics. Islet autotransplantation can prevent or reduce the severity of diabetes in about three fourths of patients. Outcome goals were reached in a higher proportion of younger than older children.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Jul 2008
Body perception: do parents, their children, and their children's physicians perceive body image differently?
To compare children's, parents' and physicians' perceptions of children's body size. ⋯ Many children underestimated their degree of overweight. Their parents and even their attending physicians shared this misperception. This study demonstrates the need to further educate physicians to recognize obesity and overweight so that they can counsel children and their families.