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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Main Authors: Olivia Kameel Shokrey Bastaoros, Mostafa Ahmed Gad, Ayman Emil Eskander, Mourad Alfy Ramzy, Amera Hasnoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-12-01
Series:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-023-00215-5