Can Fam Physician. 1985 May;31:1039-43.
The physician who looks after children and teenagers is often confronted with the problem of short stature or growth failure. A major concern is when, and how extensively, to investigate the problem. From a practical standpoint, assessment can be related to height percentiles. The aims of treatment are to identify and treat appropriately the patients in whom there is an organic cause and to provide psychologic counselling and support. Common causes of growth failure are identified and a simple approach to management is outlined.
照顾儿童和青少年的医生经常面临身材矮小或生长发育不良的问题。主要关注的问题是何时以及如何广泛地调查这个问题。从实际的角度来看，可以根据身高百分位来评估。治疗的目的是识别和适当治疗有器质性原因的患者，并提供心理辅导和支持。确定了生长发育不良的常见原因，并概述了一种简单的管理方法。
