title: [Chronic idiopathic constipation in adults. Pathogenesis and treatment].
abstract: The purpose of this review article is to outline the main factors underlying adult chronic idiopathic constipation (colic substrates, bacterial fermentation, colic peristalsis, perineal anomalies and psychological factors) as well as readily available exploratory methods (colic transit time, anorectal manometry). A review is made of the various therapeutic possibilities, taking into account hygienico-dietetic and pharmacological treatments (mono- or multifactorial laxatives), biofeedback and psychological approaches. The main cases seen in clinical practice are described.
authors: Hôpital Saint-Lazare, Paris.
authors: Y
authors: Y
authors: Bouhnik
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Coffin
authors: J C
authors: JC
authors: Rambaud
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005285:Fermentation; D005772:Gastrointestinal Transit; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum / Q000503:physiopathology; D010528:Peristalsis
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics
vernacular_title: Constipation idiopathique chronique de l'adulte. Pathogénie et traitement.