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Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2006;49(2):117-128. Published online February 15, 2006.

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

Jin-Bok JB Hwang¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea

Correspondence Jin-Bok JB Hwang ,Email: pedgi@korea.com

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.

Keywords :Acute abdominal pain , Children , Clinical outcome , High risk factor