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Fotter, R.
Imaging of constipation in infants and children.
EUROPEAN RADIOL 1998 8: 248-258.
Doi: 10.1007%2Fs003300050373
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- Abstract:
- The aims of this review article are to present epidemiology, important definitions, clinical considerations, and etiologic and pathogenetic aspects of constipation in infants and children. Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the the anorectum are described. Special attention is given to the indications for diagnostic imaging, imaging techniques, and imaging findings with different causes of constipation. Other diagnostic modalities, such as anorectal manometry, electromyography, and biopsy techniques are briefly discussed. The central question as to whether diagnostic imaging is needed for the diagnostic workup of infants and children suffering from constipation can be answered affirmatively. Especially the combination of barium enema or defecography and anorectal manometry allows definition of those infants and children who do not need biopsy and surgery for Hirschsprung's disease. The special role of defecography in this context is underlined.
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- Anal Canal - radiography
- Child - radiography
- Constipation - diagnosis
- Defecography - diagnosis
- Hirschsprung Disease - radiography
- Humans - radiography
- Infant - radiography
- Intestinal Diseases - radiography
- Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction - radiography
- Intestines - innervation
- Rectum - radiography
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- Infants
- Children
- Constipation
- Diagnostic Imaging