Aim

To study the etiology, presentation, outcome of pancreatitis in children.

Pattern: Prospective study

Place: Department of medical gastroenterology, Thoothukudi & Kanyakumari Medical College

Period: August 2015-August 2017 

Methodology

Children with a diagnosis of pancreatitis based on symptoms, lab and imaging findings were included in this study. They were evaluated for the cause, presentation and outcome and followed for a period of six months.

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Dr Santh Ledge

Assistant Professor, Dept of Rheumatolgy, Kanyakumari Medical College