anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome
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Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES)

What is an Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome? Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is a condition characterized by chronic abdominal pain resulting from the entrapment of the anterior cutaneous branches of the lower thoracic intercostal nerves. This syndrome is often underdiagnosed, as its symptoms can mimic other more common abdominal or gastrointestinal conditions, leading…