What question did this study set out to answer?

To identify the prevalence of psychological comorbidities in children undergoing evaluation for total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation.

April 4, 2026

Determination of Psychological Comorbidities in Children with Acute Recurrent or Chronic Pancreatitis Referred for Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation Evaluation: A Single-Center Study

Key Points

To identify the prevalence of psychological comorbidities in children undergoing evaluation for total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation.
Analyzed psychological diagnoses and symptoms in children referred for evaluation.
Focused on patients with acute recurrent or chronic pancreatitis.
Examined incidence of suicidal ideation among this population.
High prevalence of psychological diagnoses in affected children was observed.
Notable incidence of suicidal ideation reported among participants.

Abstract

There was a high prevalence of psychological diagnoses/symptoms in patients with ARP/ CP including suicidal ideation. This highlights the need for future prospective studies to explore the role of mental health in disease outcomes in children with CP or ARP.

Determination of Psychological Comorbidities in Children with Acute Recurrent or Chronic Pancreatitis Referred for Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation Evaluation: A Single-Center Study

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