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Childhood constipation: finally something is moving!

Childhood constipation: finally something is moving!

Authors :
Desale Yacob
Miguel Saps
Phil G. Dinning
Ilan J.N. Koppen
Carlo Di Lorenzo
Marc A. Benninga
Marc A. Levitt
Source :
Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology. 10(1):141-155
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Recent developments in the evaluation and treatment of childhood constipation are likely to influence the way we deal with pediatric defecation disorders in the near future. Innovations in both colonic and anorectal manometry are leading to novel insights into functional defecation disorders in children. Promising results have been achieved with innovative therapies such as electrical stimulation and new drugs with targets that differ from conventional pharmacological treatments. Also, new surgical approaches, guided by manometric findings, have led to improvement in patient outcome. Finally, utilization of non-pharmacological interventions such as fiber and probiotics has been a field of particular interest in recent years. The aim of this article is to provide an update on these and other novel diagnostic and therapeutic tools related to childhood constipation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17474132
Volume :
10
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f07676acdc1076b5f32f48228a8218b1
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1586/17474124.2016.1098533