The problem of defecation disorders in children is underestimated and easily goes unrecognized: a cross-sectional study.
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SUBMITTER: Timmerman MEW
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6311181 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan
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The problem of defecation disorders in children is underestimated and easily goes unrecognized: a cross-sectional study.
Timmerman Marjolijn E W MEW Trzpis Monika M Broens Paul M A PMA
European journal of pediatrics 20180927 1
We aimed to study constipation and fecal incontinence in terms of prevalence, recognizing the disorders, help-seeking behavior, and associated symptoms. In this cross-sectional study, 240 children (8 to 18 years) from the general Dutch population completed a questionnaire about defecation disorders. After exclusions for anorectal/pelvic surgery or comorbidities, we analyzed 212 children. The prevalence of constipation was 15.6%; in a quarter of the cases, it co-occurred with fecal incontinence. ...[more]
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