OBJECTIVE: Functional chronic recurrent @entity490 (FCRAP) is long lasting, intermittent, or constant @entity158 affecting 15-30% of @entity1 ages 4-18 and presents a diagnostic and treatment challenge to the physician. The predictive value of diagnostic tests is questionable, and studies of the treatment of chronic @entity490 show inconclusive evidence regarding diet regimens as well as medical and surgical treatments. However, there is evidence that cognitive-behavioral therapy may be useful in improving @entity158 and disability outcome. Increasing the understanding of the @entity158 pathways and research in cognitive modulation of @entity158 led to the application of behavioral strategies in @entity1 with FCRAP with variable success. However, the use of hypnotherapy in @entity1 with recurrent @entity490 is not common. During the last 3 years, we have implemented hypnosis as the preferred treatment for @entity1 with FCRAP. In the current study, we aimed to summarize our experience with hypnosis for the treatment of FCRAP in @entity1 . @entity1 AND METHODS: Twenty @entity1 who met the criteria for FCRAP were candidates for hypnosis. Hypnosis or imagery was offered to the families, of whom 3 refused. Seventeen @entity1 underwent just one single session of hypnosis. RESULTS: A possible nonorganic etiology for the @entity490 was revealed in all cases. In 14 adolescents, all clinical symptoms resolved. Hypnosis was not effective in 3 cases, in whom secondary gain was probably responsible for their symptoms. No side effects have been noted during and after the study. Follow-up was available for a period of 4-24 months. CONCLUSIONS: Although effective in the management of acute @entity158 and distress in @entity5 @entity1 , the use of hypnotherapy in @entity1 with FCRAP is not a common practice. The current study highly supports the use of hypnosis as a part of the biobehavioral approach for this dilemma.

Treatment of chronic recurrent XXXX : laparoscopy or hypnosis?

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children', 'patients', 'PATIENTS'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain', 'neural-pain'] @entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['pediatric cancer'] @entity490 :: ('MESH:D015746', 'Disease') :: ['abdominal pain']
@entity490 :: (MESH:D015746,Disease) :: ['abdominal pain']
