Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Sep 2013
Clinical TrialCow's milk-associated gastrointestinal symptoms evaluated using the double-blind, placebo-controlled food challenge.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the suspicion of cow's-milk allergy in infants with unspecific gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms using the double-blind, placebo-controlled food challenge. ⋯ In an infant with unspecific GI symptoms suspected of cow's-milk allergy, this diagnosis is seldom confirmed. Other reasons for the troublesome GI symptoms should also be identified.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Sep 2013
Thickened gastrointestinal wall findings on computed tomography in children: a reason for endoscopy?
Bowel wall thickening on computed tomography (CT) scans in children may raise concern for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The significance of this radiological finding is unclear. Our purpose was to evaluate the clinical outcomes with regard to IBD in children with no known underlying disease, presenting with abdominal pain and thickened bowel wall on CT scan. ⋯ The presence of thickened bowel wall on CT scans is a nonspecific finding in children. Laboratory evaluation may help distinguish which patients require additional evaluation and endoscopy.