Chronic Constipation
- 2 October 2003
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in The New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 349 (14), 1360-1368
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmra020995
Abstract
Chronic constipation is a common condition that can be debilitating and difficult to treat. This review explains the physiologic processes involved in colonic transit and defecation. The evaluation of patients is summarized along with current strategies for clinical management.Keywords
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