2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-1633.2010.00528.x
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Botulinum toxin in the treatment of refractory constipation associated with anal sphincter hypertonicity: A pilot prospective study in Chinese children (CME paper)

Abstract: Objective: Idiopathic constipation in children can be difficult to manage with conventional therapies. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of adjunctive botulinum toxin injection in children attending our regional centre with refractory idiopathic constipation associated with internal anal sphincter hypertonicity. Methods: Children suffering refractory constipation after a minimum of 3 months bowel training, dietary and laxative treatments were evaluated by anorectal manometry. Those with idiopath… Show more

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