title: [The psyllium fibre for the treatment of functional constipation in children].
abstract: Functional constipation, characterized by delay of advancing of dehydrated stools and abnormal evacuation, is now a major reason for pediatric surgical examination. Therefore, it would be useful to define a safe and effective therapeutic strategy. In our experience, psyllium fibre may achieve good results.
authors.affiliation: Servizio di Chirurgia Pediatrica O.C. Dolo (VE)-ASL 13 Veneto.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bolla
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sartore
mesh_terms: D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003248:Constipation / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011620:Psyllium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D011620:Psyllium