Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie
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Can. J. Gastroenterol. · Sep 2005
Comparative StudyLong-term follow-up of trigger point injections for abdominal wall pain.
Abdominal wall pain (AWP) is a common yet often overlooked source of abdominal pain. Trigger point injections (TPI) into the abdominal wall have been tried in the past. Few studies have looked at the long-term outcome from these injections. ⋯ This study demonstrates that TPI, in patients who meet criteria for AWP, are effective over the long term.