Current practice in the care of children with functional constipation: What is the hold up?
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
; 79(2): 301-308, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
For children with intractable functional constipation (FC), there are no evidence-based guidelines for subsequent evaluation and treatment. Our objective was to assess the practice patterns of a large, international cohort of pediatric gastroenterologists.METHODS:
We administered a survey to physicians who attended the 2nd World Congress of Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility held in Columbus, Ohio (USA) in September 2023. The survey included 29 questions on diagnostic testing, nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatment, and surgical options for children with intractable FC.RESULTS:
Ninety physicians from 18 countries completed the survey. For children with intractable FC, anorectal manometry was the most commonly used diagnostic test. North American responders were more likely than Europeans to use stimulant laxatives (97% vs. 77%, p = 0.032), prosecretory medications (69% vs. 8%, p < 0.001), and antegrade continence enemas (ACE; 83% vs. 46%, p = 0.009) for management. Europeans were more likely than North Americans to require colonic transit testing before surgery (85% vs. 30%, p < 0.001). We found major differences in management practices between Americans and the rest of the world, including use of prosecretory drugs (73% vs. 7%, p < 0.001), anal botulinum toxin injections (81% vs. 58%, p = 0.018), ACE (81% vs. 58% p = 0.018), diverting ileostomies (56% vs. 26%, p = 0.006), and colonic resections (42% vs. 16%, p = 0.012). No differences were found when respondents were compared by years of experience.CONCLUSIONS:
Practice patterns in the evaluation and treatment of children with intractable FC differ widely among pediatric gastroenterologists from around the world. A clinical guideline regarding diagnostic testing and surgical decision-making is needed.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina
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Estreñimiento
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos