Korean J Pediatr.  2006 Feb;49(2):117-128. 10.3345/kjp.2006.49.2.117.

Early recognition of high risk factors of acute abdominal pain in children

• Hwang JB

• KMID: 1966602
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2006.49.2.117

Abstract

Non-traumatic acute abdominal pain in children presents a diagnostic dilemma. Numerous disorders can cause abdominal pain. Although many etiologies are benign, some require a rapid diagnosis and treatment in order to minimize morbidity. This review concentrates on the clinical office evaluation of acute abdominal pain in infants and children and details the clinical guideline for the diagnostic approach to imaging and the salient clinical features of some of the conditions. The clinical outcomes of children presenting with acute abdominal pain and the risk factors of the high risk underlying diseases would be provided for the diagnostic algorithm.

Keyword

Acute abdominal pain; Children; Clinical outcome; High risk factor

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Pain*
Child*
Diagnosis
Humans
Infant
Risk Factors*