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[Idiopathic constipation in children: 10-year experience].

M Messina1, D Meucci, G Di Maggio

  • 1Cattedra di Chirurgia Pediatrica, Università degli Studi di Siena, Italia.

La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|April 18, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Accurate diagnosis of pediatric constipation using anorectal manometry and colonic transit time evaluation is crucial. This approach effectively categorizes constipation types, enabling tailored treatments and improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Context:

  • Constipation is a common pediatric issue often underestimated by parents and pediatricians.
  • Delayed specialist consultation can lead to complications.
  • A dedicated study center developed a diagnostic and therapeutic protocol for pediatric constipation.

Purpose:

  • To report the experience of a pediatric surgery department in diagnosing and treating chronic constipation in children.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a diagnostic protocol involving scintigraphic colonic transit time and anorectal manometry.
  • To correlate diagnostic findings with specific constipation types and subsequent treatment strategies.

Summary:

  • A study evaluated 174 children with chronic constipation using scintigraphic colonic transit time and anorectal manometry.

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  • These diagnostic tools differentiated patients into colonic and rectal constipation groups.
  • Initial management included dietetic, behavioral, and pharmacological treatments, followed by specific therapies like biofeedback or surgery based on diagnosis.

    • Impact:

    • The diagnostic protocol successfully classified constipation types, guiding appropriate therapeutic interventions.
    • Recovery or improvement was observed in 83.53% of cases.
    • Anorectal manometry and colonic transit time evaluation are emphasized as key diagnostic methods for effective pediatric constipation management.