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Imaging studies in the diagnosis of functional abdominal disorders.
Ther Umsch. 2009 Jan;66(1):25-30.
Criblez D, Treumann T, Metzger J.
Magendarm-Zentrum Luzern, Luzerner Kantonsspital.
Functional abdominal disorders are predominantly diagnosed on the basis of a thorough history and clinical examination. It is a challenge to clinicians to define the adequate place of imaging studies in order to rule out relevant organic disease. In functional dyspepsia, oesphago-gastroduodensoscopy and abdominal ultrasound are widely used as first line studies.
Current and Emerging Therapies for Functional Dyspepsia
by R. J. Saad; W. D. Chey, Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Summary. Functional dyspepsia represents a heterogeneous group of gastrointestinal disorders marked by the presence of upper abdominal pain or discomfort. Although its precise definition has evolved over the last several decades, this disorder remains shrouded in controversy. The symptoms of functional dyspepsia may overlap with those of other functional bowel disorders including irritable bowel syndrome and non-erosive reflux disease.
