Coronary artery fistula is a rare abnormal connection between the heart arteries. Patients may remain asymptomatic until adulthood, potentially experiencing life-threatening complications. Adequate monitoring and therapeutic management are essential.
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April 2017
Introduction: Lactose intolerance is a common disease in pediatrics, and its wrong diagnosis will lead to morbidity. The primary objective of this study was to assess the usefulness of an increased waist circumference during the hydrogen breath test as a predictor of lactose intolerance. The secondary objective was to analyze the impact of body mass index, waist circumference measurement, and age on the abdominal distension of patients with lactose intolerance.
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