Journal article
Yield of Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease in Individuals With Symptoms Suggestive of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) report abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea, symptoms similar to those in celiac disease. Studies suggest that the prevalence of celiac disease is increased in individuals with IBS; however, evidence is conflicting, and current guidelines do not always recommend screening for celiac disease in these individuals.
METHODS: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate …
Authors
Ford AC; Chey WD; Talley NJ; Malhotra A; Spiegel BMR; Moayyedi P
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 169, No. 7, pp. 651–658
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
April 13, 2009
DOI
10.1001/archinternmed.2009.22
ISSN
2168-6106