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Dolor abdominal crónico en pediatría / Chronic abdominal pain in children
Rodríguez G, Lorena; Faúndez H, Rossana; Maure O, Daniela.
Affiliation
  • Rodríguez G, Lorena; Hospital San Juan de Dios. Santiago. CL
  • Faúndez H, Rossana; Hospital San Juan de Dios. Santiago. CL
  • Maure O, Daniela; Universidad de Chile. CL
Rev. chil. pediatr ; 83(3): 279-289, jun. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in Es | LILACS | ID: lil-643199
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ABSTRACT
Chronic Abdominal Pain (CAP) in children is a common cause to seek medical care. This paper summarizes current physiological and biochemical concepts that help in understanding the symptomatology. A review of the main etiological causes connected to CAP is offered, as well as a systematic process to evaluate and diagnose each. Recommendations for management and referral are provided.
RESUMEN
El dolor abdominal crónico en niños es una causa común de consulta médica. El presente trabajo resume los conceptos fisiológicos y bioquímicos actuales que apuntan hacia el cabal entendimiento de la sintomatología. En este artículo se presenta una revisión de las principales causales etiológicas asociadas al dolor abdominal crónico, como asimismo un proceso sistemático para evaluar y diagnosticar cada caso. Igualmente, se proporcionan recomendaciones para su manejo y derivación a especialista.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Abdominal Pain Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Guideline Limits: Child / Humans Language: Es Journal: Rev. chil. pediatr Journal subject: PEDIATRIA Year: 2012 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Country of publication: Chile

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Abdominal Pain Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Guideline Limits: Child / Humans Language: Es Journal: Rev. chil. pediatr Journal subject: PEDIATRIA Year: 2012 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Country of publication: Chile