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ArticlePediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition2021

Prevalence of Defecation Disorders and their Symptoms is Comparable in Children and Young Adults: Cross-Sectional Study.

Marjolijn E W Timmerman, Monika Trzpis, Paul M A Broens

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Article in Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Marjolijn E W TimmermanDepartment of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4523-4700
Monika TrzpisDepartment of Surgery, Anorectal Physiology Laboratory, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3094-1090
Paul M A BroensDepartment of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6959-6525
University Medical Center Groningen · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeWe aimed to compare the prevalence rates and associated symptoms of constipation and fecal incontinence in children and young adults and evaluate how these patient groups cope with these disorders.

methodsA cross-sectional study was performed in which 212 children (8-17 years) and 149 young adults (18-29 years) from the general Dutch population completed a questionnaire about defecation disorders.

resultsConstipation occurred in 15.6% of children and 22.8% of young adults (

conclusionIn contrast to the general belief, the prevalence of defecation disorders and associated symptoms seem to be comparable in children and young adults. Only a few people with defecation disorders receive adequate treatment.

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ConstipationFecal incontinencePrevalenceTherapeutics

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PMCPMC7813573
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