| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4165012 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Misdiagnoses in children with constipation are more frequent in those in whom an AXR was performed and those with abdominal pain and tenderness. The performance of an AXR may indicate diagnostic uncertainty; in such cases, the presence of stool on AXR does not rule out an alternative diagnosis.
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Authors
Stephen B. MDCM, MSc, Jennifer MD, MSc, David MD, Margot Follett RN MSc, Maggie MD, Mohamed MD, Suzanne MD,