A practical approach to diagnosis and management of functional constipation in adults

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作者：
Gabrio Bassotti
Vincenzo Villanacci
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[1] University of Perugia,Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
[2] Pathology Section,undefined
[3] Spedali Civili,undefined
[4] Clinica di Gastroenterologia ed Epatologia,undefined
[5] Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia,undefined
来源：
Internal and Emergency Medicine | 2013年 / 8卷
关键词：
Colon; Constipation; Diagnosis; Motility; Treatment;
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Chronic constipation is a frequently complained condition in clinical practice and may be primary (idiopathic) or due to secondary causes. The definition of the various forms of constipation is presently made according to the Rome III criteria, which recently incorporated also specific diagnostic algorithms. The diagnosis of constipation relies on the patient’s history, including use of drugs, physical examination, and specific investigations (transit time, anorectal manometry, balloon expulsion test, defecography). These will often be useful to start a targeted therapeutic schedule that may include fibres, laxatives, biofeedback training and, in extreme cases, a surgical approach. This review will analyse the clinical and diagnostic aspects of chronic constipation in adult patients, with emphasis on recent therapeutic approaches.
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页码：275 / 282
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