A Randomized Controlled Trial of <i>Lactobacillus</i> GG in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain

Francavilla, Ruggiero; Miniello, Vito; Maria Magistà, Anna; De Canio, Angela; Bucci, Nunzia; Gagliardi, Francesca; Lionetti, Elena; Castellaneta, Stefania; Polimeno, Lorenzo; Peccarisi, Lucia; Indrio, Flavia; Cavallo, Luciano

doi:10.1542/peds.2010-0467

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Lactobacillus GG in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain

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Authors:

Ruggiero Francavilla

Vito Miniello

Anna Maria Magistà

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to determine whether Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) relieves symptoms in children with recurrent abdominal pain. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 141 children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or functional pain were enrolled in 9 primary care sites and a referral center. ...

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