Trombini G, Fava G A
Minerva Med. 1981 Sep 19;72(34):2277-81.
The psychosomatic concept of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is critically examined. Criticism of obsolete and uncontrolled views is oftered through a selective review of literature. A new formulation of the psychosomatic diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, which may apply to other somatic illnesses as well is given.