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Review Article

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials: efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapies for the management of functional and recurrent abdominal pain disorders in children and adolescents

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Pages 438-459 | Received 08 Jun 2022, Accepted 30 Mar 2023, Published online: 27 Apr 2023

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