The use of polyethylene glycol as a maintenance treatment of functional constipation in children living in Egypt
Abstract Background 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 o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-12-01
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Series: | Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-023-00215-5 |