The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of cyclic vomiting syndrome and to define the clinical characteristics of the condition at diagnosis
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is characterized by severe recurrent episodes of vomiting in an otherwise healthy child. Currently, there is no population data on the incidence of CVS. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of CVS and to define the clinical characteristics of the condition at diagnosis. METHODS: Each pediatrician on the island of Ireland was more...
International Classification:
Syndrome - cyclic vomiting syndrome
Categories:
cyclic vomiting syndrome
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Am J Gastroenterol,
Vol: 103 Page: 991-5; quiz 996 April 2008 E. Fitzpatrick; B. Bourke; B. Drumm; M. Rowland