Radiografía de abdomen para el diagnóstico de estreñimiento en niños. Una intervención para el recuerdo.

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Title:	Radiografía de abdomen para el diagnóstico de estreñimiento en niños. Una intervención para el recuerdo.
Alternate Title:	Abdominal X-ray for the diagnosis of constipation in children. A memorable intervention.
Authors:	Chanis Aguila, Ricardo Ariel¹ rchanis0531@gmail.com
Source:	Revista Gastrohnup. may-ago2025, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p61-63. 3p.
Subjects:	CONSTIPATION, PEDIATRICS, COMPUTER-assisted image analysis (Medicine), RADIATION exposure, MEDICAL protocols, DIAGNOSIS, SCHOOL children, MEDICAL care
Abstract (English):	Functional constipation is a common condition in the pediatric population, affecting up to 29.6% of children, and is a frequent reason for consultation in primary care and emergency departments. Its diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and does not require imaging studies. However, the use of abdominal X-rays is common, despite their low sensitivity and specificity, which can lead to misdiagnoses, unnecessary costs, and radiation exposure. Despite recommendations from international guidelines such as ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN to avoid the routine use of these X-rays, their use remains high in medical practice--especially in emergency departments. This represents a significant challenge for healthcare professionals in the appropriate management of functional constipation in children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish):	El estreñimiento funcional es una condición común en la población pediátrica, afectando hasta al 29,6% de los niños, y es una causa frecuente de consulta en atención primaria y urgencias. Su diagnóstico se basa en síntomas clínicos y no requiere estudios de imagen. Sin embargo, el uso de radiografías abdominales es frecuente, a pesar de su baja sensibilidad y especificidad, lo que puede llevar a diagnósticos erróneos, costos innecesarios y exposición a radiación. A pesar de las recomendaciones de guías internacionales como ESPGHAN y NASPGHAN de evitar el uso rutinario de estas radiografías, en la práctica médica --especialmente en urgencias-- su uso sigue siendo elevado. Esto representa un desafío importante para los profesionales de la salud en el abordaje adecuado del estreñimiento funcional en niños. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Functional constipation is a common condition in the pediatric population, affecting up to 29.6% of children, and is a frequent reason for consultation in primary care and emergency departments. Its diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and does not require imaging studies. However, the use of abdominal X-rays is common, despite their low sensitivity and specificity, which can lead to misdiagnoses, unnecessary costs, and radiation exposure. Despite recommendations from international guidelines such as ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN to avoid the routine use of these X-rays, their use remains high in medical practice--especially in emergency departments. This represents a significant challenge for healthcare professionals in the appropriate management of functional constipation in children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01243691