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KMID : 1130320070500070655
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Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2007 Volume.50 No. 7 p.655 ~ p.659
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Characteristics of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children with chronic abdominal pain
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Uhm Ji-Hyun
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Abstract
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Purpose : The aim of this study was to document the causes of chronic abdominal pain in children referred to a hospital setting and evaluate the frequency and characteristics of functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) classified by Rome III criteria.
Methods : One hundred thirty two patients with chronic abdominal pain were evaluated. Examinations were performed in order to find organic causes in patients when organic disease was suspected.
Results : Among the 132 patients, 20 patients (15.2%) had organic diseases and 112 patients (84.8%) were diagnosed as having FGIDs. Functional dyspepsia was the most common cause of FGIDs, followed by irritable bowel syndrome. Overlap of some FGIDs was observed in seven patients (5.3%).
Conclusion : FGIDs are the main causes of chronic abdominal pain in children and functional dyspepsia was the most prevalent disorder.
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KEYWORD
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functional gastrointestinal disorder, Abdominal pain, Children
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