Idiopathic Slow Transit Constipation: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Slow transit constipation (STC) has an estimated prevalence of 2–4% of the general population, and although it is the least prevalent of the chronic constipation phenotypes, it more commonly causes refractory symptoms and is associated with significant psychosocial stress, poor quality of life, and...
Main Authors: | Luke J. Vlismas, William Wu, Vincent Ho |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/1/108 |
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