Functional constipation in children: the pediatric surgeon's perspective.

摘要: The prevalence of functional constipation in children is almost 10 %. etiology multifactorial and not fully understood. In the majority cases, there no organic explanation for symptoms. However, it very important to exclude causes, particularly neonates infants. There are warning symptoms, such as delayed passage meconium, bilious vomiting abdominal distention that should prompt further investigations. Fecal incontinence a common symptom secondary fecal impaction. first-line treatment both disimpaction maintenance use laxatives. Parental education extremely important. limited data on surgical approaches constipation.