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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doaj-d8da358dfe03499b915322259c4ecfbd2020-11-25T01:05:17ZengHindawi LimitedThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2005-01-015647010.1100/tsw.2005.10Recurrent Lower Abdominal Pain in Older Children and Adolescents: Revised Clinical ApproachHarohalli Shashidhar0Hatim A. Omar1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536, USASection of Adolescent Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536, USAPelvic 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 abdominal and pelvic pain in adolescents, diagnostic and management issues, as well as prevention.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2005.10 |
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Recurrent Lower Abdominal Pain in Older Children and Adolescents: Revised Clinical Approach |
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Recurrent Lower Abdominal Pain in Older Children and Adolescents: Revised Clinical Approach |
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Recurrent Lower Abdominal Pain in Older Children and Adolescents: Revised Clinical Approach |
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recurrent lower abdominal pain in older children and adolescents: revised clinical approach |
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2005-01-01 |
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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 abdominal and pelvic pain in adolescents, diagnostic and management issues, as well as prevention. |
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