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Theoretical and Historical Basis for a Biopsychosocial Approach to Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders

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This chapter provides a historical and theoretical context for a biopsychosocial approach to the pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The discussion follows a progression from general mind/body issues to the specific relationship between mind/body issues in pediatric GI disorders. Then pediatric functional GI disorders are examined. Finally, the basis for pediatric GI disorders from a brain-gut axis perspective is discussed.

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(2006). Theoretical and Historical Basis for a Biopsychosocial Approach to Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders. In: Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-25612-1_2

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