Sa2074 Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children: When Should Colonoscopy Be Performed?

Recurrent abdominal pain in children is common, and may result from a multitude of conditions including functional disorders, celiac disease, constipation and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). While pain is not considered to be an indication for colonoscopy, many are performed to exclude significant pathology. Several reviews have reported abdominal pain to be the primary indication for colonoscopy in 13-20% of pediatric patients. The utility of colonoscopy in recurrent abdominal pain in children remains unclear.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Saturday – ASGE poster Source Type: research