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World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2022; 11(5): 385-404
Published online Sep 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i5.385
Published online Sep 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i5.385
Table 5 Factors negatively affect the prognosis of functional constipation
| Factor |
| Constipation during the 1st yr of life |
| Longer duration of symptoms before presentation |
| Low defecation frequency at presentation |
| Presence of fecal incontinence |
| Large diameter stools |
| Stool withholding |
| Nighttime urinary incontinence |
| Presence of fecal mass in abdomen/rectum |
| Prolonged colonic transit > 100 h |
| Failed balloon expulsion test |
- Citation: Rajindrajith S, Devanarayana NM, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: Current status, challenges, and future perspectives. World J Clin Pediatr 2022; 11(5): 385-404
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v11/i5/385.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v11.i5.385