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INTRODUCTION: The diagnosis and management of biliary dyskinesia in children and adolescents remains variable and controversial. The American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee (APSA OEBP) performed a systematic review of the literature to develop evidence-based recommendations. METHODS: Through an iterative process, the membership of the APSA OEBP developed five a priori questions focused on diagnostic criteria, indications for cholecystectomy, short and long-term outcomes, predictors of success/benefit, and outcomes of medical management. A systematic review was conducted, and articles were selected for review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Risk of bias was assessed using Methodologic Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) criteria. The Oxford Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation were utilized. RESULTS: The diagnostic criteria for biliary dyskinesia in children and adolescents are not clearly defined. Cholecystectomy may provide long-term partial or complete relief in some patients; however, there are no reliable predictors of symptom relief. Some patients may experience resolution of symptoms with non-operative management. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric biliary dyskinesia remains an ill-defined clinical entity. Pediatric-specific guidelines are necessary to better characterize the condition, guide work-up, and provide management recommendations. Prospective studies are necessary to more reliably identify patients who may benefit from cholecystectomy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3-4. TYPE OF STUDY: Systematic Review of Level 3-4 Studies.
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Calyceal rupture, defined as the extravasation of urine from the renal calyces into the perinephric or paranephric spaces, typically results from increased intrapelvic pressure due to urinary tract obstruction. This condition can lead to the formation of a perinephric urinoma and severe complications, such as infection, abscess formation, and impaired renal function. Timely diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent these adverse outcomes. Calyceal rupture often results from urolithiasis, with other causes including strictures, tumors, and congenital abnormalities. The rupture occurs when intrapelvic pressure exceeds the tensile strength of the calyceal walls, leading to urine leakage and potential inflammation or sepsis. Calyceal ruptures are quite rare, with their exact incidence not well-documented due to the infrequency of the condition and potential underreporting. Although relatively uncommon, the condition is more prevalent in individuals with recurrent nephrolithiasis and other predisposing factors. Timely recognition and intervention, guided by imaging studies such as non-contrast CT scans, are essential. Conservative management with medical therapy is effective in many cases, but surgical intervention may be necessary for larger stones or complications. This report presents the case of a 36-year-old female with calyceal rupture secondary to nephrolithiasis, presenting with severe flank pain. Upon initial presentation, the patient underwent a thorough workup, including imaging studies, appropriate medical management, and continuous monitoring. She was stabilized, her pain was effectively managed, and she was discharged with a scheduled outpatient follow-up. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive management, and vigilant monitoring in preventing complications and promoting favorable outcomes.
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Renal infarction is a rare pathology, which can be life-threatening for the kidney. Its low incidence and non-specific clinical manifestations make it difficult to diagnose, often resulting in delayed or misdiagnosis. Contrast-enhanced CT has a role to play in early positive diagnosis, enabling rapid and effective management. We report the case of a right renal infarction simulating renal colic, with a review of the literature.
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Background: In Saudi Arabia, a traditional therapy for a folk labeled problem known as "Autheem - " is often offered to infants. The procedure involves manipulating an infant's soft palate to alleviate pain associated with infant colic and poor feeding. However, concerns remain about this procedure's impact on infant health and its potential to transmit infections. This study focused on perceptions that Saudi mothers hold about Autheem therapy. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted via an online platform to reach Saudi mothers in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. Results: Five hundred and thirty-six Saudi mothers participated; half were older than 30 years of age. Despite a high rate of college degree attainment, the majority of mothers relied on their elders as a source of information (88.4%). Autheem was viewed to be a stand-alone disease by 86.5% of respondents; 71.4% believed it could not be treated with modern medicine. Most infants were under six months of age when they received Autheem therapy (72%). Roughly 13% of mothers found that their infant had a fever after the therapy; we found an association between Autheem therapy and viral illnesses. About 13% of mothers altered their child's vaccination schedule after Autheem therapy. Conclusion: Older mothers have more positive attitudes towards and stronger beliefs in Autheem therapy than younger mothers. The therapy's strong association with viral illnesses and its negative impact on vaccination schedules are major public health concerns.
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In recent years, the widespread use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) allowed clinicians to identify and treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) efficiently with target therapy. RET inhibitors, like selpercatinib and pralsetinib, for RET rearrangements in lung cancer showed high efficacy and clinical benefit. Nevertheless, to date, the use of molecular-targeted agents has not been tested in all lung cancer subtypes. Indeed, pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma (PSC) remains a rare form of NSCLC, unresponsive to standard chemotherapy, and associated with extremely poor prognosis. We report the first case of a patient affected by RET fusion-positive PSC with a bleeding colic metastasis and a consequent poor performance status who achieved a dramatic response to selpercatinib and a remarkable clinico-radiological benefit.
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OBJECTIVE: Renal colic (RC) is a common urologic emergency often leading to significant pain and recurrent hospital visits. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of piroxicam versus paracetamol in preventing pain recurrence and hospital readmission in patients treated for RC and discharged from the emergency department (ED). METHODS: A prospective, randomized, single-blind trial was conducted in four EDs. Eligible adults with RC were randomized to receive oral piroxicam, paracetamol, or placebo for 5 days post-ED discharge. Primary outcomes included pain recurrence and ED readmission within 7 days. Secondary outcomes included time to recurrence and treatment-related side effects. RESULTS: Of 1383 enrolled patients, no significant differences were observed among the groups regarding baseline characteristics. Pain recurrence rates within 7 days were 29% (95% confidence interval [CI] 24.9%-33.2%) for piroxicam, 30.3% (95% CI 26.1%-34.5%) for paracetamol, and 30.8% (95% CI 26.6%-35.0%) for placebo, with no significant between-group differences (p = 0.84). Among patients experiencing recurrence, the majority encounter it within the initial 2 days following their discharge (86% in the piroxicam group, 84.1% in the paracetamol group, and 86% in the placebo group, respectively). ED readmission rates were similar across groups: 20.8% (95% CI 17.1%-24.5%) in the piroxicam group, 23.8% (95% CI 19.9%-27.7%) in the paracetamol group, and 22.9% (95% CI 19.1%-26.8%) in the placebo group (p = 0.52). The piroxicam group reported significantly higher adverse effects compared to others. CONCLUSIONS: Piroxicam and paracetamol did not demonstrate efficacy in preventing pain recurrence or ED readmission within the first week following RC treatment.
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BACKGROUND: Infantile colic is a common condition with limited knowledge about later clinical manifestations. We evaluated the role of the early life gut microbiome in infantile colic and later development of atopic and gastrointestinal disorders. METHODS: Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood2010 cohort was followed with 6 years of extensive clinical phenotyping. The 1-month gut microbiome was analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing. Infantile colic was evaluated at age 3 months by interviews. Clinical endpoints included constipation to age 3 years and prospectively diagnosed asthma and atopic dermatitis in the first 6 years of life, and allergic sensitization from skin prick tests, specific Immunoglobulin E, and component analyses. RESULTS: Of 695 children, 55 children (7.9%) had infantile colic. Several factors were associated with colic including race, breastfeeding, and pets. The 1-month gut microbiome composition and taxa abundances were not associated with colic, however a sparse Partial Least Squares model including combined abundances of nine species was moderately predictive of colic: median, cross-validated AUC = 0.627, p = .003. Children with infantile colic had an increased risk of developing constipation (aOR, 2.88 [1.51-5.35], p = .001) later in life, but also asthma (aHR, 1.69 [1.02-2.79], p = .040), atopic dermatitis (aHR, 1.84 [1.20-2.81], p = .005) and had a higher number of positive allergic components (adjusted difference, 116% [14%-280%], p = .012) in the first 6 years. These associations were not mediated by gut microbiome differences. CONCLUSIONS: We link infantile colic with risk of developing constipation and atopic disorders in the first 6 years of life, which was not mediated through an altered gut microbiome at age 1-month. These results suggest infantile colic to involve gastrointestinal and/or atopic mechanisms.
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Gastric adenocarcinomas have been sporadically reported in camelids. This report describes a primary gastric adenocarcinoma and subsequent peritoneal carcinomatosis in a 20-year-old female Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus). Numerous metastases were present throughout the omentum, liver, abdominal lymph nodes, intestinal serosa, kidneys and lungs. The primary tumour macroscopically resembled an ulcerated crater and originated from the distal four-fifths of the C3 compartment, an anatomical region with naturally prominent gastric rugae and true glands. Moderate numbers of Helicobacter spp colonies were present within gastric pits and necrotic areas of C3. Ménetrier's disease has previously been implicated as a predisposing condition for the development of gastric adenocarcinoma in another camel, but no evidence of this premalignant disorder was found in this case. This camel also suffered from a chronic skin wound of the hump and severe degenerative joint disease of the xiphisternum, the latter of which was presumably associated with excessive pressure on the sternum.
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BACKGROUND: The return to performance after colic surgery is crucial for competition horses. While studies have investigated racehorse performance following colic surgery by analysing racing participation and earnings, this approach does not apply to showjumping horses, leaving a gap in the literature regarding their objective performance evaluation. OBJECTIVES: To assess the short- and long-term survival and return to performance in showjumping horses after colic surgery. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series. METHODS: Medical records of horses with acute colic requiring surgical treatment were analysed, and data for showjumping horses (Group 1) were retrieved. Telephone follow-ups were conducted and national competition databases were used to collect pre- and postoperative showjumping competition entries for Group 1 and for randomly selected horses (Group 2) participating in the same competitions as a comparison group. RESULTS: Of 253 horses undergoing colic surgery, 96 were recorded as showjumpers. The median long-term survival was 2.73 (0.01-6.14) years. Among these horses, 59 were competing at the time of surgery, and of these, 46 (78%) returned to competition and 41 (89.1%) competed at the same or higher level, while 5 (10.9%) competed at a lower level. At a 2-year follow-up, 63.6% of the showjumping horses that underwent colic surgery were alive. No significant differences were observed in the level of competition and career length between horses, which underwent colic surgery, and the randomly selected comparison group. MAIN LIMITATIONS: Small sample size and a single-centre design. CONCLUSIONS: Showjumping horses can make a successful return to competition after colic surgery, with the majority performing at the same or higher level as before the procedure.
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Se presenta el caso de un lactante de 2 meses que fue llevado a consulta varias veces por llanto problemático, inicialmente interpretado como de causa gastrointestinal. Dado que el síntoma persistía, se sospechó de una fractura debido a su asociación con la movilización de los miembros y la palpación de una tumoración en la cara anterior de la tibia derecha. Las radiografías mostraron compromiso poliostótico diafisario y lesiones compatibles con compromiso cortical de huesos largos. Se realizó el diagnóstico operativo de síndrome de Caffey-De Toni-Silverman y se inició el tratamiento con antiinflamatorios no esteroideos, lo que resultó en una remisión sintomática. Posteriormente, se confirmó el diagnóstico mediante la identificación de la variante patogénica COL1A1 en estado heterocigota. Se trata de una patología rara de la cual se estima una incidencia de 48/100 000 y hay menos de 150 casos descritos al momento.
Here we describe the case of a 2-month-old infant who consulted several times due to excessive crying, initially interpreted as having a gastrointestinal cause. Since the symptom persisted, a fracture was suspected due to its association with mobilization of the limbs and palpation of a mass on the anterior aspect of the right tibia. X-rays showed diaphyseal polyostotic involvement and lesions compatible with cortical involvement of long bones. Caffey-De Toni-Silverman syndrome was diagnosed and treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was initiated, resulting in symptom remission. Subsequently, the diagnosis was confirmed by the identification of the pathogenic heterozygous variant COL1A1. This is a rare condition with an estimated incidence of 48/100 000 individuals, and less than 150 cases have been described to date.
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Humans , Male , Infant , Crying , Hyperostosis, Cortical, Congenital/diagnosis , Collagen Type I/genetics , Collagen Type I, alpha 1 ChainABSTRACT
AIM: This study aimed to examine the effects of therapeutic touch (TT) on infantile colic symptoms (Infant Colic Scale (ICS) score, crying time and sleep time). METHODS: This randomised controlled trial included infants aged 4-12 weeks diagnosed with infantile colic in a pediatric unit of a hospital. Infants were assigned to intervention or control groups using a stratified randomisation method. The intervention group received TT sessions six times, 3 days a week, in addition to usual care for 2 weeks. The control group received the usual care. Data were collected using Mother-Infant Information Form, ICS, Crying and Sleep Time Follow-Up Forms. The infants were followed up for two weeks. RESULTS: A total of 64 infants who met the criteria were included in the study, including intervention (n = 32) and control (n = 32) groups. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups (intervention and control) in terms of ICS scores (U = 4.5; P < 0.001; d = 3.252; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.505-3.999), crying time (F = 57.097; Åp 2 = 0.461; P < 0.001) and sleep time (F = 17.884; Åp 2 = 0.211; P < 0.001). When the intervention group was compared with the control group at all time points, the size of the effect (group × time interaction) was found to be high. CONCLUSIONS: TT effectively relieved symptoms, decreased crying time and increased sleep time in infants with infantile colic. TT is recommended to relieve colic in infants.
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BACKGROUND: Intestinal colic is a common complication in patients who have undergone radical surgery for colorectal cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine has advantages, including safety and stability, for the treatment of intestinal colic. Lamp irradiation for abdominal ironing has been applied in the treatment of many gastrointestinal diseases. Purple gromwell oil has the effects of clearing heat, cooling blood, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. AIM: To investigate the impact of lamp irradiation combined with purple gromwell oil gauze on ameliorating intestinal colic in patients after radical surgery for colorectal cancer. METHODS: A total of 120 patients who experienced postoperative intestinal colic complications after radical surgery for colorectal cancer and who were admitted to Foshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital between June 2019 and March 2023 were enrolled as study subjects. The patients were divided into a control group (60 patients) and an observation group (60 patients) based on treatment method. The control group was treated with lamp irradiation, while the observation group was treated with lamp irradiation and external application of purple gromwell oil gauze. The clinical efficacy, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score, duration of symptoms, and rate of adverse reaction occurrence were further compared between the two groups. RESULTS: The general effective rate in the observation group was 95.00%, which was significantly higher than that in the control group (86.67%, P < 0.05). Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the duration of symptoms between the groups (P > 0.05). After 1, 2, 3, and 4 d of treatment, the duration of symptoms in both groups were decreased, and the duration in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (96.54 ± 9.57 vs 110.45 ± 11.23, 87.26 ± 12.07 vs 104.44 ± 11.68, 80.45 ± 16.21 vs 99.44 ± 14.95, 73.18 ± 15.58 vs 92.17 ± 14.20; P < 0.05). After 1, 3, 5, and 7 d of treatment, the NRS scores in both groups were decreased, and the NRS scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (3.56 ± 0.41 vs 4.04 ± 0.58, 3.07 ± 0.67 vs 3.74 ± 1.02, 2.52 ± 0.76 vs 3.43 ± 0.85, 2.03 ± 0.58 vs 3.03 ± 0.82; P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the rate of adverse reaction occurrence between the groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The use of lamp irradiation combined with purple gromwell oil gauze in patients with intestinal colic after radical surgery for colorectal cancer can reduce symptom duration, alleviate intestinal colic, and improve treatment efficacy, and this approach is safe. It is worth promoting the use of this treatment in clinical practice.
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BACKGROUND: The preservation of the left colic artery (LCA) has emerged as a preferred approach in laparoscopic radical resection for rectal cancer. However, preserving the LCA while simultaneously dissecting the NO.253 lymph node can create a mesenteric defect between the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA), the LCA, and the inferior mesenteric vein (IMV). This defect could act as a potential "hernia ring," increasing the risk of developing an internal hernia after surgery. The objective of this study was to introduce a novel technique designed to mitigate the risk of internal hernia by filling mesenteric defects with autologous tissue. METHODS: This new technique was performed on eighteen patients with rectal cancer between January 2022 and June 2022. First of all, dissected the lymphatic fatty tissue on the main trunk of IMA from its origin until the LCA and sigmoid artery (SA) or superior rectal artery (SRA) were exposed and then NO.253 lymph node was dissected between the IMA, LCA and IMV. Next, the SRA or SRA and IMV were sequentially ligated and cut off at an appropriate location away from the "hernia ring" to preserve the connective tissue between the "hernia ring" and retroperitoneum. Finally, after mobilization of distal sigmoid, on the lateral side of IMV, the descending colon was mobilized cephalad. Patients'preoperative baseline characteristics and intraoperative, postoperative complications were examined. RESULTS: All patients' potential "hernia rings" were closed successfully with our new technique. The median operative time was 195 min, and the median intraoperative blood loss was 55 ml (interquartile range 30-90). The total harvested lymph nodes was 13.0(range12-19). The median times to first flatus and liquid diet intake were both 3.0 days. The median number of postoperative hospital days was 8.0 days. One patient had an injury to marginal arterial arch, and after mobolization of splenic region, tension-free anastomosis was achieved. No other severe postoperative complications such as abdominal infection, anastomotic leakage, or bleeding were observed. CONCLUSIONS: This technique is both safe and effective for filling the mesenteric defect, potentially reducing the risk of internal hernia following laparoscopic NO.253 lymph node dissection and preservation of the left colic artery in rectal cancer surgeries.
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Internal Hernia , Laparoscopy , Lymph Node Excision , Postoperative Complications , Rectal Neoplasms , Humans , Rectal Neoplasms/surgery , Lymph Node Excision/methods , Laparoscopy/methods , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Postoperative Complications/prevention & control , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Internal Hernia/prevention & control , Internal Hernia/etiology , Mesenteric Artery, Inferior/surgery , Colon/surgery , Colon/blood supplyABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The impact of Ramadan fasting on the prevalence of renal colic (RC) remains controversial. This current study aimed to assess the correlation between Ramadan fasting, prevalence of RC and the rate of urgent endoscopic interventions due to urolithiasis. METHODS: This retrospective case-control study enrolled adult patients with a primary diagnosis of RC secondary to urolithiasis admitted to the emergency department during the years 2009-2019. The prevalence of RC and the rate of urgent urological interventions during Ramadan were compared with the pre- and post-Ramadan months in fasting Muslims and non-fasting non-Muslim patients. RESULTS: A total of 2781 patients with RC were included: 1014 (36.5%) were fasting Muslim and 1767 (63.5%) were non-fasting non-Muslim patients. No significant increase in RC admissions or urgent double J stent (DJS) insertions were observed between pre-Ramadan and Ramadan among fasting Muslims and non-fasting non-Muslim patients. However, fasting Muslims exhibited a significant increase of RC admissions post-Ramadan compared with Ramadan. CONCLUSIONS: There was no correlation between increased RC admissions or urgent DJS insertions when fasting Muslims were compared with non-fasting non-Muslim patients during Ramadan. There were increased RC admissions during the post-Ramadan month, which might indicate a delayed effect of fasting on RC.
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Fasting , Islam , Renal Colic , Urolithiasis , Humans , Male , Female , Retrospective Studies , Middle Aged , Renal Colic/epidemiology , Renal Colic/etiology , Urolithiasis/epidemiology , Case-Control Studies , Adult , Prevalence , Aged , Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics & numerical data , Hospitalization/statistics & numerical dataABSTRACT
Introduction: Kidney stones in pregnant is not a common emergency, but it is one that is extremely challenging to manage. There exists no previous survey, which maps the different practice patterns adopted. Our aim was to deliver a survey to evaluate the current status of practice patterns across different parts of the world regarding the management of stone disease in pregnancy. Methods: Through an iterative process, 19-item survey was devised. This contained the following five sections: (1) Demographics, (2) General items, (3) Diagnosis and Imaging, (4) Initial management, (5) Surgery. It was disseminated via social media and email chains. Results: A total of 355 responses were collected, and the majority (66.2%) reported no established hospital protocol for stones in pregnancy. Ultrasound was the most popular first line imaging choice (89.9%) but 8% would choose non-contrast CT. The latter was also chosen as second line choicer in 34.6% as opposed to magnetic resonance imaging. A large proportion (42.5%) had requested CT in pregnancy previously. With equivocal ultra sound results, only 19.4% would proceed to ureteroscopy (URS) but 40.9% would opt for CT. Twenty-four-48 hours were the most popular (37.6%) time period to observe before surgical intervention. Ureteral stent and nephrostomy were regarded as equally effective, and 6 weeks was most popular frequency for an exchange. Most do not use fetal heart rate monitoring intraoperatively. A total of 3.94% had previously performed percutaneous nephrolithotomy during pregnancy. Conclusion: Practice patterns vary widely for suspected kidney stones in pregnancy and use of CT appears increasingly popular. This includes when faced with equivocal ultrasound results and instead of proceeding to ureteroscopy. Most hospitals lack an established management protocol for this scenario.
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Infantile colic (IC) is c is a self-limiting functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) with a favorable natural history. Worldwide, IC has a significant impact on many newborns and their families. Although not an indication of an illness, its symptoms are wide and generic and may indicate a potentially serious underlying issue in a tiny percentage of newborns who may require a medical evaluation. The pathogenesis appears to be multifactorial implying a complex relationship between the infant and the environment. One of the most studied theories attributes a key role to the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of IC. A variety of approaches have been suggested for the clinical management of IC, and several randomized controlled trials have been reported in the literature. Probiotics can change the host's microbiota and positively impact health. They may be able to restore balance and create a better intestinal microbiota landscape since there is mounting evidence that the gut microbial environment of colicky newborns differs from that of healthy infants. In this review, we revise the most commonly studied probiotics and mixtures to treat and prevent IC and the most recent recommendations.
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Colic , Gastrointestinal Microbiome , Probiotics , Humans , Colic/therapy , Colic/prevention & control , Colic/microbiology , Probiotics/therapeutic use , Infant, Newborn , InfantABSTRACT
The most frequent functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) in children include infantile colic, constipation, functional abdominal pain (FAP), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Unfortunately, treatment options for FGID in children are limited, therefore many dietary interventions have been evaluated, including probiotics. This chapter summarizes currently available evidence and recommendations for probiotic use in the treatment of frequent FGIDs in children. The strongest evidence exists for the use of Limosilactobacillus (L.) reuteri DSM 17938 and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 for the treatment of infantile colic in breastfed infants. Limited but yet encouraging evidence exists for Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for the treatment of IBS and L. reuteri DSM 17938 for FAP.
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Gastrointestinal Diseases , Probiotics , Probiotics/therapeutic use , Humans , Gastrointestinal Diseases/therapy , Gastrointestinal Diseases/microbiology , Gastrointestinal Diseases/diet therapy , Child , Infant , Irritable Bowel Syndrome/therapy , Irritable Bowel Syndrome/diet therapy , Irritable Bowel Syndrome/microbiology , Limosilactobacillus reuteri/physiologyABSTRACT
(1) Background: Infantile colic (IC) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects around 20% of infants, and postpartum (PPD) depression is a common disorder that affects between 15 and 22% of mothers. In this study, our objective was to evaluate the relationship between the maternal psychological state in the first postpartum year and IC, with the aim of assessing the importance of feeding type in infants and maternal well-being. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in women in their first year postpartum. Demographic, medical, and obstetric data of the mothers and infants were collected, and the type of feeding was identified. The emotional status of the mother was evaluated using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and the Infant Colic Severity Questionnaire (ICSQ) was used for IC diagnosis. (3) Results: A total of 528 women were analyzed, of which 170 (32%) were diagnosed with possible PPD. Two-thirds of the women without depression breastfed their babies on demand; therefore, we report that exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) appears to reduce the risk of possible PPD (p < 0.001; OR = 2.353). IC was present in 39% of babies, and around 70% of babies without colic were breastfed on demand. Infants who were not exclusively breastfed showed almost double the risk of developing colic (p = 0.016; OR = 1.577). There was a significant association between the EPDS and ICSQ scores (p < 0.001). More than half of the women with PPD had babies with colic. However, our results show that 75% of babies without colic had mothers who reported optimal postpartum emotional well-being (p < 0.001; OR = 2.105). (4) Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that postpartum maternal psychological well-being reduces the risk of IC. Therefore, we report that EBF on demand, together with a healthy emotional state in new mothers, may be a protective factor against colic in infants.