Current opinion in gastroenterology
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Curr. Opin. Gastroenterol. · Jan 2013
ReviewHospital management of children with acute gastroenteritis.
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a major cause of ED visits, hospitalizations, and prescription of investigations, drugs, and changes in diet. Several guidelines on management have been produced. ⋯ Inappropriate medical interventions are still common in the hospital setting and have a high impact on costs. A validated management is still needed in inpatients.