title: The irritable bowel syndrome. A continuing dilemma.
abstract: This article deals with the dilemmas in the definition, diagnostic work-up, and treatment of patients with the irritable bowel syndrome. The data presented are a blend of scientific insight to date and more than four decades of clinical experience with this disorder.
authors.affiliation: New York Medical College, Valhalla.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Subramani
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Janowitz
mesh_terms: D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans