Perinatal Factors and Development of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
| Study | Population | IBS diagnosis | Methodology | Sample size | Risk factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand et al,11 2004, Sweden | Birth records | IBS symptoms | Matched case-control | 96 | Gastric suction at birth |
| Bengtson et al,8 2006, Norway | Norway Birth Registry | Self-completed Questionnaire | Retrospective | 345 | Low birth weight (< 1500 g) |
| Raslau et al,9 2016, USA | Survey responders | Survey, self-reportTalley, Rome | A population-based nested case-control study | 89 | Low birth weight |
| Koloski et al,12 2015, Australia | Survey responders | Self-completed Questionnaire Rome I | Prospective data collection Recollection | 130 | Shorter duration of breastfeeding |
| Waehrens et al,10 2018, Sweden | Swedish Birth Registry | ICD Codes –Record Review | Longitudinal Birth Cohort | 24 633 | Caesarean, low birth weight |
IBS, irritable bowel syndrome; ICD, International Classification of Diseases.