title: [Approach to constipation in children].
abstract: This article presents a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to children with constipation. Causes of constipation can be organic or non-organic (functional). Functional constipation may lead to functional fecal retention. The history and physical examination are most important. Laboratory and radiologic examinations are not warranted in the majority of children.
authors.affiliation: Divisione e Cattedra di Pediatria, Ospedale Maggiore, Università di Verona, Italia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cinquetti
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bertamini
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bonetti
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fortunati
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans