Impact of Fecal Calprotectin Measurement for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children with Alarm Symptoms

Güven B., İssi F., Sağ E., Buruk K., Çakır M.

The Journal of Pediatric Research, vol.9, no.2, pp.126-131, 2022 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/jpr.galenos.2021.99907
  • Journal Name: The Journal of Pediatric Research
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.126-131
  • Keywords: Alarm symptoms, fecal calprotectin, pediatric, MARKER
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The differentiation of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) from other gastrointestinal diseases in pediatric patients is highly important and the definitive diagnosis of IBD is established by endoscopic examination. The use of non-invasive methods (clinical symptoms and laboratory tests) allows for the early and accurate referral of patients from first step health centers to advanced health centers. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of fecal calprotectin (FC) in the differentiation of IBD from other gastrointestinal diseases in children.