An unusual case of abdominal distension with constipation
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An unusual case of abdominal distension with constipation.
A previously healthy 3-year-old boy was referred by his general practitioner to the paediatric outpatient clinic because of a 6-month history of moderate to severe constipation. It was associated with mild central abdominal pain and slight weight loss. He had been treated with Movicol, with minimal effect. There were no other symptoms or history of foreign travel. He appeared well, but had a no...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1743-0585,1743-0593
DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-306648