Diagnosis and management of functional constipation in children

Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

Volumn 26, Issue 12, 2013, Pages 21-24

  Luciano, Kristy L ^a  

^a MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

disimpaction; osmotic laxatives; pediatric constipation; polyethylene glycol; toilet training

Indexed keywords

CHILD; CONSTIPATION; HUMAN;

CHILD; CONSTIPATION; HUMANS;

EID: 84889093628     PISSN: 15471896     EISSN: 08937400     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000437819.68902.30     Document Type: Article

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