Efficacy and Complications of Polyethylene Glycols for Treatment of Constipation in Children: A Meta-Analysis
Constipation is a common childhood complaint. In 90% to 95% of children, constipation is functional, which means that there is no objective evidence of an underlying pathological condition. Polyethylene glycol (PEG or macrogol) solution is an osmotic laxative agent that is absorbed in only trace amo...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4616298/ |