Acute pancreatitis associated with scoliosis surgery: Could opioids be a determinant factor in its development?

Authors

  • Nahala Fahed Aborashed-Amador
  • Andres Felipe Motta-Amar
  • María Monica Vargas-Osorio
  • Helberth A González-Rico
  • Maria Camila Giraldo-Bernal
  • Frank Mario Herrera-Méndez
  • Carlos Segundo Montero-Silva
  • Fernando Alvarado-Gómez
  • German A Mogollón-Cruz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/ijcr.v8i12.3694

Keywords:

Acute pancreatitis, opioids, Spine, Scoliosis

Abstract

Various medical complications can occur after spinal surgery in the pediatric population. Current surgical techniques have allowed a greater degree of scoliosis correction, but at the same time, unusual complications have been described that seem to be associated and have a multifactorial etiology. We present a case series of three pediatric patients who underwent scoliosis correction surgery with continuous use of full-dose opioids, and during hospitalization and post-operative surveillance developed acute pancreatitis. The association between prolonged exposure to high-dose opioids and the onset of pancreatitis in the context of major surgery suggests a potential relationship that warrants further study.

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Published

2024-01-29

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Case Series

How to Cite

Acute pancreatitis associated with scoliosis surgery: Could opioids be a determinant factor in its development?. (2024). Indian Journal of Case Reports, 8(12), 376-378. https://doi.org/10.32677/ijcr.v8i12.3694

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