Recurrent Lower Abdominal Pain in Older Children and Adolescents: Revised Clinical Approach

Pelvic and lower abdominal pain constitutes more than 30% of the referrals to our adolescent medicine and gastroenterology clinics. These cases are responsible for numerous school absences and significant cost to the healthcare system. This article will review the most common causes of lower abdomin...

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Main Authors: Harohalli Shashidhar, Hatim A. Omar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2005-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2005.10