Chronic constipation: Overview and challenges

I. J. Cook; N. J. Talley; M. A. Benninga; S. S. Rao; S. M. Scott

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2982.2009.01399.x

Chronic constipation: Overview and challenges

I. J. Cook, N. J. Talley, M. A. Benninga, S. S. Rao, S. M. Scott

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Abstract

Despite its high prevalence and cost implications, our understanding of the pathophysiology of constipation remains primitive, and available therapies have limited efficacy. The purpose of this supplement is to address critically the reasons for the current lack of understanding and to propose avenues of future research to address these deficiencies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-8
Number of pages	8
Journal	Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Volume	21
Issue number	SUPPL. 2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2982.2009.01399.x
State	Published - Dec 1 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Classification
Constipation
Epidemiology
Investigation
Physiology
Symptoms

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physiology
Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
Gastroenterology

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