Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Apr 2002
Management of intractable constipation with antegrade enemas in neurologically intact children.
To assess the benefit of antegrade enemas in children with severe constipation who were referred to a tertiary care center. ⋯ Antegrade enemas through a cecostomy are a safe and satisfactory option for children who are neurologically intact and who have severe constipation that does not respond to medical treatment.