Updates in Pediatric Pancreatitis: Proceedings of the NASPGHAN Frontiers in Pediatric Pancreatology Symposium

Introduction: The Pancreas Committee of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) aims to promote awareness of pediatric pancreatic diseases, support clinical and basic science research in the field, educate pediatric gastroenterologists, and advocate on behalf of pediatric patients with pancreatic disorders. Methods: At the 2017 Annual NASPGHAN meeting, the Pancreas Committee held a full day symposium on pediatric pancreatic diseases, entitled, "Frontiers in Pediatric Pancreatology." The symposium served as a timely and novel academic meeting that brought together individuals with a vested interest in the care of children with pancreatic disorders. The objective of this day-long course was to update practicing gastroenterologists on the latest advances in research, management algorithms, endoscopic therapies, radiographic resources, surgical approaches, and novel drug therapies targeted to pediatric pancreatitis. Results: Presentations were divided into 4 modules: 1. Diagnosis, risk factors, and natural history of pancreatitis, 2. Pancreatic imaging and exocrine function, 3. Management of pancreatitis, and 4. New frontiers in pediatric pancreatitis research. The course fostered a unique ecosystem for interdisciplinary collaboration, in addition to promoting discussion and stimulating new research hypotheses regarding pediatric pancreatic disorders. Oral presentations by experts in various fields of pancreatology led to thought-provoking discussion; in addition, a meet-the-professor luncheon stimulated critical evaluation of current research in pediatric pancreatic diseases, highlighting knowledge gaps as well as future research endeavors. Discussion: The current report summarizes the major learning points from this novel symposium focusing on the growing demographic of pediatric pancreatic diseases. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Veronique D. Morinville, MDCM, FRCPC, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, B04.2443, 1001 Blvd Decarie, Montreal, QC, Canada, H4A 3J1 (e-mail: Veronique.morinville@mcgill.ca),SohailZ.Husain,MD,DivisionofPediatricGastroenterology,HepatologyandNutrition,Children'sHospitalofPittsburghofUPMCandtheUniversityofPittsburgh,4401PennAvenue,Pittsburgh,PA15224USA(e-mail:sohail.husain@chp.edu). Received 28 April, 2018 Accepted 27 September, 2018 Sohail Z. Husain and Veronique D. Morinville Co-Senior Authors. Funding Source: The Symposium that was the basis to this work was supported in part by the NIH grant 1R13DK115222-01 Conflicts of Interest reported: Nil reported by all authors Author Roles: Amit Grover: conceptualization and drafting of initial manuscript, editing; approval of final manuscript as submitted. AJF, MAEH, JFE, TBG, QYL, MEL, JDN, TMP, VKS, ATT, AU: Writing up of initial individual summaries pertinent to their respective presentations given during the symposium; editing of manuscript; approval of final manuscript Sohail Husain: Conceptualization, drafting and critically reviewing the manuscript; writing up of summary of presentation; editing and approval of final manuscript. Drs. Husain and Morinville equally served as Senior Co-Authors. Veronique Morinville: Conceptualization, drafting and critically reviewing the manuscript; writing up of summary of presentation; editing and approval of the final manuscript. Drs. Husain and Morinville equally served as Senior Co-Authors. © 2018 by European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology,

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