title: [Chronic constipation in childhood--only crux medici or diagnostic pitfall?].
abstract: Severe chronic constipation in children is always a burden to the whole family. The typical steps of investigation such conditions are demonstrated. The most common forms of organic causes for chronic constipation are explained by examples; it is important to know them in order to avoid misdiagnosis. Step-by-step-examination is important to find out all organic possibilities.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000150:complications; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006627:Hirschsprung Disease / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008531:Megacolon / Q000209:etiology; D012006:Rectovaginal Fistula / Q000150:complications; D012447:Sacrum; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D013724:Teratoma / Q000150:complications
vernacular_title: Chronische Obstipation im Kindesalter--nur Crux medici oder diagnostische Fallgrube?