Factors associated with D-lactic acidosis in pediatric intestinal failure : A case-control study

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BACKGROUND: D-lactic acidosis (DLA) is a serious complication of short bowel syndrome (SBS) in children with intestinal failure (IF). Malabsorbed carbohydrates are metabolized by bacteria in the intestine to D-lactate which can lead to metabolic acidosis and neurologic symptoms.

METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed in children ≤18 years old with SBS who had one of the following criteria: unexplained metabolic acidosis, neurologic signs or symptoms, history of antibiotic therapy for small bowel bacterial overgrowth, or high clinical suspicion of DLA. Cases had serum D-lactate concentration >0.25 mmol/L; controls with concentrations ≤0.25 mmol/L.

RESULTS: Of forty-six children, median age was 3.16 (interquartile range (IQR): 1.98, 5.82) years, and median residual bowel length was 40 (IQR: 25, 59) cm. There were 23 cases and 23 controls. Univariate analysis showed that cases had significantly lower median bicarbonate (19 vs. 24 mEq/L, p = 0.001), higher anion gap (17 vs. 14 mEq/L, p < 0.001) and were less likely to be receiving parenteral nutrition, compared with children without DLA. Multivariable analysis identified midgut volvulus, history of intestinal lengthening procedure, and anion gap as significant independent risk factors. Midgut volvulus was the strongest independent factor associated with DLA (adjusted odds ratio = 17.1, 95% CI: 2.21, 133, p = 0.007).

CONCLUSION: DLA is an important complication of pediatric IF due to SBS. Patients with IF, particularly those with history of midgut volvulus, having undergone intestinal lengthening, or with anion gap acidosis, should be closely monitored for DLA.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:78

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Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 78(2024), 2 vom: 20. Feb., Seite 217-222

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Nes, Emily [VerfasserIn]
Knell, Jamie [VerfasserIn]
Keefe, Gregory [VerfasserIn]
Culbreath, Katherine [VerfasserIn]
Han, Sam M [VerfasserIn]
McGivney, Megan [VerfasserIn]
Staffa, Steven J [VerfasserIn]
Modi, Biren P [VerfasserIn]
Carey, Alexandra N [VerfasserIn]
Jaksic, Tom [VerfasserIn]
Duggan, Christopher P [VerfasserIn]

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33X04XA5AT
Acidosis
Journal Article
Lactic Acid
Parenteral nutrition
Serial transverse enteroplasty

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Date Completed 21.02.2024

Date Revised 24.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/jpn3.12075

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NLM368646181