Dr. Marc Levitt · State of the Art Bowel Management for Pediatric Colorectal Problems: Functional Constipation
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State of the Art Bowel Management for Pediatric Colorectal Problems: Functional Constipation

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Article · Jul 2026 · 1 min read

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This article reviews current bowel management strategies for functional constipation in children, emphasizing that most cases can be managed conservatively without surgery. The authors highlight the need for additional research to establish optimal surgical approaches for medically refractory cases.

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Most of the patients with FC referred for surgical evaluation can be managed conservatively. Further studies are required to determine an optimal strategy of surgical resection in children unresponsive to medical treatment.

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