Introduction Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a common disorder associated with
significant impairment in quality of life. This clinical practice guideline, jointly developed by …

Background: Multiple studies have addressed the treatment of chronic constipation in adults
in general; however, less guidance is available for treating this condition in older patients …

Background There has been no definitive systematic review and meta-analysis to date
examining the effect of laxatives and pharmacological therapies in chronic idiopathic …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy and tolerance of
polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG) and lactulose for the treatment of functional constipation in …

According to international guidelines, polyethylene glycol (PEG) is the laxative of first choice
in the treatment of functional constipation in children, both for disimpaction and for …

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate that polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage
solution (PEG-ELS), a colonic lavage solution presently used for gut cleansing in …

Methods Children with a history of functional constipation were subjects of this study. One
hundred and sixty children of 2–12 years old with functional constipation were randomized …

Chronic constipation (CC) affects 20% of the population, 1 has a significant effect on quality
of life and use of health care resources including drug therapy, 2 and causes significant …

Constipation is a common clinical problem. Initial management of chronic constipation
should include lifestyle maneuvers, and increased fiber and fluids. Polyethylene glycol …

What is known and objective Constipation is a common disorder among long‐term care
(LTC) patients due to several factors. However, there are no systematic reviews investigating …