How do we define therapy-resistant constipation in children aged 4-18 years old? A systematic review with meta-narrative synthesis

• Main Authors: Marc A Benninga (Author), Morris Gordon (Author), Carlo Di Lorenzo (Author), Shaman Rajindrajith (Author), Miguel Saps (Author), Vassiliki Sinopoulou (Author), Merit Tabbers (Author), Watshala Hathagoda (Author), Aditi Bhupendra Rane (Author), Anita Sedghi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background Therapy-resistant constipation often is a frustrating clinical entity recognised by the persistence of infrequent and painful bowel movements faecal incontinence and abdominal pain despite intensive treatment. It is important to clearly define therapy-resistant constipation before childre...