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To establish a clinical consensus on the assessment, diagnosis, and systematic management of functional constipation coexisting with lower urinary tract symptoms in children.

April 28, 2004The Journal of Urology

Functional Constipation in Children

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To establish a clinical consensus on the assessment, diagnosis, and systematic management of functional constipation coexisting with lower urinary tract symptoms in children.
Convened an international multidisciplinary panel of clinicians specializing in pediatric continence care during the First International Children's Continence Society Bowel Dysfunction Workshop.
Synthesized clinical evidence regarding the interplay between bowel dysfunction, pelvic floor mechanics, and urinary voiding coordination.
Constipation was characterized as a composite clinical endpoint linked to urinary incontinence, bladder overactivity, dyscoordinated voiding, recurrent infections, and worsening vesicoureteral reflux.
Assessment recommendations emphasize identifying organic etiologies, evaluating motor behaviors, and detecting abdomino-pelvic floor muscle incoordination.
Optimal management requires prompt rectal disimpaction of retained stool followed by ongoing maintenance therapy to ensure soft, painless defecation and restore normal bladder emptying.

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Consensus report outlines diagnostic and management strategies for bowel dysfunction in pediatric continence disorders, highlighting that relieving constipation improves bladder function.

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Chase et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a963dcef677030b1a86cc85 https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ju.0000109743.12526.42

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Consensus report outlines diagnostic and management strategies for bowel dysfunction in pediatric continence disorders, highlighting that relieving constipation improves bladder function.

Functional Constipation in Children

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