Persistent abdominal pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with increased healthcare consumption and sick leave
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2017.09.004
Abstract: Background. Although, 33% to 40% of symptomatic gallstone patients reported persistent abdominal pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, there is no data on the burden of this pain to the healthcare system and society at large. This… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic cholecystectomy; abdominal pain; healthcare consumption; persistent abdominal ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of empirical anti-parasitic treatment in returning travellers with persistent abdominal symptoms
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/tax083
Abstract: Background Persistent abdominal symptoms (PAS) are common among returning-travellers. In the absence of sensitive tests to identify intestinal parasites, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms often remain a diagnostic challenge. In this study we examined the effectiveness of… read more here.
Keywords: anti parasitic; returning travellers; treatment; abdominal symptoms ... See more keywords