Constipation
Kamm, M.A.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 41(3): 244-245; 248-250
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 2653541 Document Number: 342044
After years of relative neglect there is increased interest in colonic motor disorders such as constipation. A variety of aetiologies are being elucidated and separate clinical syndromes are now recognized. Newer specific prokinetic drugs may enable more effective treatment in the future for severely disabled patients. The outcome of surgery in these patients remains unpredictable.