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Distension and bloating of the abdomen are common complaints. Distension refers to an objective increase in the abdominal girth [that usually can be objectively identified (e.g., by measuring the abdomen circumference, visualizing large air content on abdominal X-rays, etc.)]. Bloating refers to a subjective sensation of abdominal distension or fullness (often without measurable increase in the abdominal volume).
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Poitras, P. (2022). Abdominal Distension and Bloating. In: Poitras, P., Bilodeau, M., Bouin, M., Ghia, JE. (eds) The Digestive System: From Basic Sciences to Clinical Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98381-9_14
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