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The use of polyethylene glycol as a maintenance treatment of functional constipation in children living in Egypt

  • Bastaoros O
  • Gad M
  • Eskander A
  • et al.
Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette (2023) 71(1)
DOI: 10.1186/s43054-023-00215-5
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Abstract

Constipation is an underestimated but common health problem worldwide, decreasing the quality of life. Functional constipation (FC) is a common pediatric problem, with reported prevalence ranging from 0.7 to 29.6%. In Egypt, there are no established guidelines for the treatment of constipation in children.

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Bastaoros, O. K. S., Gad, M. A., Eskander, A. E., Ramzy, M. A., & Hasnoon, A. (2023). The use of polyethylene glycol as a maintenance treatment of functional constipation in children living in Egypt. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette, 71(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-023-00215-5

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