JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-06-24eCollection Date: 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12102
Roba Alwasila, Alaina Berg, Tarah Colaizy, Abigail Smith, James Evans, Mohammad Hassan Murad, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Aamer Imdad
{"title":"The impact of storage, handling, and treatment on nutritional quality and safety of animal milk: A protocol for the systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Roba Alwasila, Alaina Berg, Tarah Colaizy, Abigail Smith, James Evans, Mohammad Hassan Murad, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Aamer Imdad","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12102","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jpr3.12102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Human milk has been shown to reduce severe morbidity in preterm/low-birth-weight infants and is therefore the recommended nutritional source. When infants cannot receive maternal milk, donor human milk (DHM) is recommended. The use of human milk banking facilities is increasing to meet the need for DHM. DHM is unique compared to maternal milk as it must be processed and stored. The processing and storage of animal milk has been more rigorously studied than human milk and can serve as proxy to create DHM banking guidelines.</p><p><strong>Methods and analysis: </strong>We will search electronic databases, grey literature, and the websites of relevant international organizations. We will include studies that evaluated the impact of storage, handling, and treatment on the nutritional quality and safety of animal milk. We will not restrict study date, language, or design. If sufficient homogeneity exists between studies, we will conduct a meta-analysis. We will evaluate the methodological quality of each study using the SYRCLE's (Systematic Review Centre for Laboratory Animal Experimentation) risk of bias tool. (1) We will evaluate the overall certainty of the evidence using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this systematic review and meta-analysis, commissioned by the World Health Organization, we will synthesize the available literature regarding the impact of various storage, handling, and treatment practices on the nutritional quality and safety of animal milk.</p>","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"5 3","pages":"342-346"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11322036/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-06-24eCollection Date: 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12095
Andrew Liman, Linda Koh, Monique Barakat, Marwa Abu El Haija
{"title":"Preoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy in pediatric bariatric surgery: A summary of the literature.","authors":"Andrew Liman, Linda Koh, Monique Barakat, Marwa Abu El Haija","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12095","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jpr3.12095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Our objective was to summarize the available literature on the use of preoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and its impact on management and/or postoperative outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. We performed a search using PubMed in February 2023 for articles examining EGD and any clinical correlation in pediatric patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Search results were manually reviewed and included in the study if they examined findings of EGD done prior to bariatric surgery and were excluded if they were not primarily done in pediatric or adolescent patients. Our search yielded 549 distinct articles, with a total of four articles remaining after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. All four studies were retrospective. A total of 244 patients were studied, with an age range of 9-25 years. Of the patients whose respective findings were reported, 21/150 patients (14%) had esophagitis, 55/150 (37%) had gastritis, 55/244 (23%) had <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>, and 18/150 (12%) had duodenitis. There were a total of 60 findings that changed medical management, and one that changed surgical management. A high proportion of positive EGD findings that changed medical management was evident, and one study suggested that mucosal inflammation may be a prognostic indicator for postoperative weight loss. However, there is a paucity of data examining the utility of routine EGD prior to bariatric surgery, specifically in pediatric patients, and more studies are therefore needed to construct the evidence basis for guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"5 3","pages":"243-249"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11322023/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-06-21eCollection Date: 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12085
Sarah Orkin, Kathryn Hitchcock, Jennifer Phillips, Emily Romantic, Amiee Trauth, Jacqueline Wessel, Marialena Mouzaki
{"title":"Infant versus noninfant formulas and cow's milk: Transition based on age or weight?","authors":"Sarah Orkin, Kathryn Hitchcock, Jennifer Phillips, Emily Romantic, Amiee Trauth, Jacqueline Wessel, Marialena Mouzaki","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12085","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jpr3.12085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Infant formulas are meant to be used until 1 year of age, at which point children are transitioned to non-infant formulas or cow's milk, depending on their remaining dietary intake. Noninfant formulas and cow's milk are appropriate for children who have an average weight at that 1-year mark (9-9.5 kg); however, can contribute significant protein and/or electrolytes to children who are underweight for age, particularly if they still rely heavily on formula feeding for their caloric intake. In this short communication, we present several cases of patients who received excessive amounts of nutrients for age following the formula transition at the 1-year mark. We also provide recommendations for clinicians to consider when faced with underweight infants who are meant to be transitioning off infant formulas.</p>","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"5 3","pages":"353-356"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11322026/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-06-17eCollection Date: 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12099
Shivany Pathania, Rahiya Rehman, Madeleine Ward, Ali Yalcindag, Albert Ross, Michael Herzlinger, Irina Gorbounova
{"title":"An unusual case of pediatric granulomatosis with polyangiitis complicated by splenic infarction presenting as inflammatory bowel disease.","authors":"Shivany Pathania, Rahiya Rehman, Madeleine Ward, Ali Yalcindag, Albert Ross, Michael Herzlinger, Irina Gorbounova","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12099","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jpr3.12099","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We describe a case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) in a 7-year-old-male who initially presented with symptoms concerning for Inflammatory bowel disease. GPA is a rare, multisystemic necrotizing vasculitis involving small arteries and veins. The clinical presentation can be variable given its multisystemic involvement but more commonly involves the upper and lower airways and kidneys. This case highlights rare gastrointestinal symptoms of GPA, further complicated by an additional unique finding of splenic infarction. We hope to raise awareness for this rare illness to assist in diagnosis and treatment, as timely induction of remission can reduce significant morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population.</p>","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"5 3","pages":"398-401"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11322005/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-06-03DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12077
Colin Winke, Brandon Moore, Jacob Gelman, Stephan Paul, Audra S. Rouster, Amy Guido
{"title":"A case of Burkitt Lymphoma discovered by digital rectal exam","authors":"Colin Winke, Brandon Moore, Jacob Gelman, Stephan Paul, Audra S. Rouster, Amy Guido","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jpr3.12077","url":null,"abstract":"Burkitt Lymphoma (BL) is an aggressive B‐cell lymphoma predominantly encountered in pediatrics. Sporadic type typically involves the abdomen and/or pelvis. We present an 8‐year‐old Caucasian male with vomiting, weight loss, fatigue, and abdominal pain. An abdominal X‐ray was unremarkable without any acute findings. Pediatric gastroenterology was consulted and recommended esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy. A digital rectal exam (DRE) was performed, and a firm lesion was palpated. The colonoscopy was normal. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scans revealed a lesion in the left lower quadrant with mass‐like processes involving the porta hepatis and encasing the left distal ureter. Tissue biopsy confirmed BL. The patient completed chemotherapy and achieved remission. This case highlights DRE as a basic physical exam skill in the evaluation of patients with nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms.","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"37 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141270374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-06-03DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12094
Alaina C Berg, Dawn Ebach, Nathaniel A. Justice, Andrew Smelser, Riley Samuelson, Zunaira Mahmood, Aamer Imdad
{"title":"Management of pediatric patients admitted for colonic disimpaction: A scoping review protocol","authors":"Alaina C Berg, Dawn Ebach, Nathaniel A. Justice, Andrew Smelser, Riley Samuelson, Zunaira Mahmood, Aamer Imdad","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jpr3.12094","url":null,"abstract":"Chronic constipation is a common condition in pediatric patients worldwide and is associated with decreased quality of life. Inpatient management of constipation is required when outpatient therapy fails and a child becomes obstipated, and unable to pass stool or gas. There is a growing body of evidence regarding different management strategies for pediatric obstipation. This scoping review aims to map the existing literature regarding inpatient management of pediatric obstipation and identify gaps in knowledge.We will follow the methodology described by the Joanna Briggs Institute and outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. The search strategy will include Embase, PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Scopus, and gray literature sources. Two independent reviewers will complete screening for eligible studies in two steps: a scan of the title and abstracts followed by a full‐text review. Studies regarding inpatient management of pediatric obstipation, with experimental or cohort design, and with full text available in English will be included. Systematic reviews will also be included. Two independent reviewers will extract data using a standardized form. Extracted data will be presented in visual and narrative formats, including an evidence map to meet the objectives of this scoping review. This protocol is registered at Open Science Framework.In this scoping review, we will outline the current evidence available regarding the efficacy and safety of various hospital interventions for the treatment of pediatric obstipation.","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"47 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141269884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-05-29eCollection Date: 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12086
Desiree Sierra Velez, Jennifer McClelland, Horacio M Padua, Tom Jaksic, Christopher P Duggan, Alexandra N Carey
{"title":"Always check the film: Retained central venous catheter fragment in a patient with intestinal failure.","authors":"Desiree Sierra Velez, Jennifer McClelland, Horacio M Padua, Tom Jaksic, Christopher P Duggan, Alexandra N Carey","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12086","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jpr3.12086","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"5 3","pages":"419-420"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11322037/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-05-27eCollection Date: 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12087
Arunjot Singh, Jocelyn Silvester, Justine Turner, Imad Absah, Brandon A Sparks, Catharine M Walsh, Julia M Bracken, Joanna Stanisz, Temara Hajjat, Vahe Badalyan, Ankur Chugh, Edward J Hoffenberg, Jenna K Dowhaniuk
{"title":"Celiac disease in North America: What is the current practice of pediatric gastroenterology providers?","authors":"Arunjot Singh, Jocelyn Silvester, Justine Turner, Imad Absah, Brandon A Sparks, Catharine M Walsh, Julia M Bracken, Joanna Stanisz, Temara Hajjat, Vahe Badalyan, Ankur Chugh, Edward J Hoffenberg, Jenna K Dowhaniuk","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12087","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jpr3.12087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>While guidelines exist for the diagnosis and management of pediatric celiac disease (CeD), current practices in North America are not well-described. This study aimed to explore current practice patterns to identify gaps and direct future clinical, training and research initiatives.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 23-item survey designed by the Celiac Disease Special Interest Group was distributed electronically to its members. Questions explored four themes: (1) screening and diagnosis pre and post the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic, (2) treatment and monitoring, (3) family screening and transition of care, and (4) CeD focused training.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The survey response rate was 10.8% (278/2552). Most respondents were from the United States (89.9%, <i>n</i> = 250) and Canada (8.6%, <i>n</i> = 24). While endoscopy remained the gold standard, serology-based diagnosis was accepted by 47.5% (132/278). In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 37.4% of providers changed their diagnostic practice. Barriers to care included: lack of insurance coverage for dietitians, wait times, and lack of CeD focused training. During fellowship 69.1% (192/278) reported no focused CeD training.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Survey results revealed practice variation regarding the diagnosis and management of CeD in North America including a substantial proportion accepting non-biopsy, serology-based diagnosis, which increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Variations in screening, diagnosis, interval surveillance, and family screening were also identified. Dedicated CeD education in pediatric gastroenterology fellowship may be an opportunity for standardizing practice and advancing research. Future North American guidelines should take current care patterns into consideration and develop new initiatives to improve care of children with CeD.</p>","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"5 3","pages":"276-283"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11322031/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-05-27eCollection Date: 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12082
Anastasiia Romanchuk, Michela Bravi, Paola Tebaldi, Lorenzo D'Antiga, Lorenzo Norsa
{"title":"Optimizing peripubertal growth in a child with short bowel syndrome on full oral feeding with glucagon-like peptide 2 analog.","authors":"Anastasiia Romanchuk, Michela Bravi, Paola Tebaldi, Lorenzo D'Antiga, Lorenzo Norsa","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12082","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jpr3.12082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Teduglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) analog which acts by increasing intestinal absorption of the remnant bowel for children with short bowel syndrome (SBS) dependent on parenteral nutrition. We present a 13-year-old male patient with type 2 SBS (55 cm of jejunum) from necrotizing enterocolitis on full oral feeding from the age of 12 months. Because of faltering growth from the age of 11 despite oral hyperphagia, he started Teduglutide at the standard dose. Eighteen months after Teduglutide start the young boy gained 10 kg in weight and 13 cm in height with a significant reduction in bowel distension. No adverse events were reported during the treatment. Pubertal spurt might be impaired in children with SBS on full oral feeding if the caloric need is not met by the residual intestinal absorption rate. GLP-2 analog might represent an option to sustain pubertal spurt in SBS children on full oral feeding with hyperphagia.</p>","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"5 3","pages":"407-410"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11322011/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JPGN reportsPub Date : 2024-05-22DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12083
D. Yogev, Lev Dorfman, S. Mansi, K. El-Chammas, John Lyles, Vincent Mukkada, Ajay Kaul
{"title":"Manometric findings in children with eosinophilic esophagitis and persistent post‐remission dysphagia","authors":"D. Yogev, Lev Dorfman, S. Mansi, K. El-Chammas, John Lyles, Vincent Mukkada, Ajay Kaul","doi":"10.1002/jpr3.12083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jpr3.12083","url":null,"abstract":"Dysphagia is a frequent symptom of active eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), but at times it persists despite attaining histologic healing and lack of fibro‐stenotic changes. We aimed to describe the manometric findings in this subset of patients.A retrospective review of charts between 2013 and 2023 at a tertiary pediatric gastroenterology center, treating roughly 1500 EoE patients per year. We included children with EoE referred to high‐resolution impedance manometry (HRIM) for persistent dysphagia despite histologic healing (i.e., <15 Eos/hpf). Data including initial EoE diagnosis, endoscopy reports, esophageal biopsies, treatment regimens, and HRIM were retrospectively collected.The estimated prevalence of post‐remission dysphagia in our cohort was exceedingly rare (<0.05%). Four patients met the eligibility criteria of histologic remission and absence of fibro‐stenotic features on endoscopic evaluation and thus, were included in this case series. Patients achieved remission with steroids, proton‐pump inhibitor, or both within a median time of 5 months from diagnosis. Peak Eosinophil count at remission was ≤5 Eos/hpf in three patients and ≤10 Eos/hpf in one. On HRIM, all four patients had a hypomotile esophagus and abnormal bolus clearance. Lower esophageal sphincter integrated relaxation pressure values were normal in three patients and elevated in one. Two patients were diagnosed with ineffective esophageal motility, one with aperistalsis and one with achalasia type 1.Post‐remission dysphagia is rare in EoE. Esophageal dysmotility with a hypomotile pattern may contribute to the persistent dysphagia in children with EoE. HRIM should be considered in patients with EoE in whom symptoms persist despite histologic remission.","PeriodicalId":501015,"journal":{"name":"JPGN reports","volume":"43 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141109540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}