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Intractable diarrhea of infancy.

J A Walker-Smith¹

¹Academic Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom.

Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association

|October 30, 2009

Summary

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Intractable diarrhea of infancy is a complex syndrome with many causes. Ongoing research and advanced diagnostics continue to identify new disorders within this condition.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Gastroenterology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Intractable diarrhea of infancy is recognized as a heterogeneous syndrome.
Diverse etiologies contribute to this complex pediatric condition.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an updated review of intractable diarrhea of infancy.
To highlight the evolving understanding of its diverse causes.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent advancements in diagnosing infant diarrhea.
Synthesis of current knowledge on the etiologies of intractable diarrhea.

Main Results:

The syndrome encompasses a wide range of underlying conditions.
New diagnostic techniques are crucial for identifying novel disorders.

Conclusions:

The concept of intractable diarrhea of infancy is continually refined.
Advances in diagnostics will lead to further recognition of specific disorders.