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. 1976 Sep 4;2(6035):551-3.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.6035.551.

Active observation in management of acute abdominal pain in childhood

P F Jones

Active observation in management of acute abdominal pain in childhood

P F Jones. Br Med J. .

Abstract

Out of 363 children admitted to a surgical unit with acute abdominal pain only 126 (35%) had an operation. Of these, 20 first underwent a period of "active observation." This procedure, used to help reach a diagnosis or decision in doubtful cases, is safe and useful and may be applied at home or in hospital.

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