Yield and Cost of Performing Screening Tests for Constipation in Children
oleh: Ashish Chogle, Miguel Saps
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Wiley 2013-01-01 |
Deskripsi
BACKGROUND: Chronic constipation is one of the most common reasons for pediatric outpatient visits. Clinical guidelines recommend that the work-up for chronic refractory constipation include thyroid function tests, celiac serology, and measurement of calcium and lead levels. Data to justify routine screening of constipated children using these laboratory tests are lacking.