Prospective, randomized study. Research in the adult population shows that early enteral feeding in acute pancreatitis (AP) both oral and via the feeding tube is safe, shortens the length of hospital stay, prevents the multi organ failure (MoF) and reduces mortality. The pediatric population lacks prospective data concerning refeeding modes in AP. The aim of the study is to assess the effect of the early oral refeeding and fat content in the diet on the length of stay, clinical course (included pain severity) in pediatric patients with mild and moderate AP. Patients will be randomized to groups: refeeding within 24 hours or after 24 hours from the hospital admission. Biochemical tests including CRP, amylase, lipase and proinflammatory cytokines levels and zonulin level as well as severity of pain will be assessed again in the second, the third and the fifth hospital day.
The aim of the study is to assess the effect of the early oral refeeding and fat content in the diet on the length of stay, clinical course (included pain severity) in pediatric patients with mild and moderate AP. Patients will be randomized to groups: refeeding within 24 hours or after 24 hours from the hospital admission. Biochemical tests and pain severity will be evaluated.