TY  - JOUR
T1  - GUideline for the management of pediatric idiopathic constipation and soiling
AU  - Felt B, Wise CG, Olson A, Kochhar P, Marcus S, Coran A
Y1  - 1999/04/01
N1  - 10.1001/archpedi.153.4.380
JO  - Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
SP  - 380
EP  - 385
VL  - 153
IS  - 4
N2  - Objective 
    To develop an evidence-based guideline for the primary pediatric care of children (birth to 18 years old) with idiopathic constipation and soiling.Data Sources 
    References were identified through a MEDLINE search from January 1975 through January 1998 to address 3 focus questions: (1) the best path to early, accurate diagnosis; (2) best methods for adequate clean-out; and (3) best approaches to promote patient and family compliance with management.Data Selection 
    Twenty-five references were identified.Data Extraction 
    References were reviewed by a multidisciplinary team and graded according to the following criteria: randomized controlled trial; controlled trial, no randomization; observational study; and expert opinion. Evidence tables were developed for each focus question.Data Synthesis 
    An algorithm and clinical care guideline were developed by consultation and consensus among team members. Emphasis was placed on methods to promote early identification of pediatric idiopathic constipation and soiling, to recognize points of referral, and to increase patient and family compliance with treatment through use of education, developmentally based interventions, and variables for tracking success of management.Conclusion 
    An algorithm and guideline for pediatric idiopathic constipation and soiling are presented for use by primary care physicians.
SN  - 1072-4710
M3  - doi: 10.1001/archpedi.153.4.380
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.153.4.380
ER  -