Journal article
Can the Clinical History Distinguish Between Organic and Functional Dyspepsia?
Abstract
CONTEXT: Upper gastrointestinal symptoms occur in 40% of the population. An accurate diagnosis would help rationalize investigation and treatment.
OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the literature of the accuracy of primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, or computer models in diagnosing organic dyspepsia.
Authors
Moayyedi P; Talley NJ; Fennerty MB; Vakil N
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 295, No. 13, pp. 1566–1576
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
April 5, 2006
DOI
10.1001/jama.295.13.1566
ISSN
0098-7484