Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): References

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References

Citations

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Other Works Consulted

• American Gastroenterological Association (2002). American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement: Irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, 123(6): 2105–2107.

• Friedel D, et. al. (2001). Ischemic colitis during treatment with alosetron. Gastroenterology, 120(2): 557–560.

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Last updated:	June 15, 2006
Author:	Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman