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Fedele F, Fioretti MT, Scarpato E, Martinelli M, Strisciuglio C, Miele E. The ten "hard" questions in pediatric functional constipation. Ital J Pediatr 2024; 50:64. [PMID: 38649896 PMCID: PMC11036569 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-024-01623-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Functional constipation is a common problem in childhood and has a great impact on social, physical, and emotional functioning of affected children and their caregivers. No organic cause of the constipation can be found in approximately 95% of children, defining the "so-called" chronic functional constipation. Its prevalence has been reported to range from 0.7 to 29.6%, with a median of 12%. The diagnosis of functional constipation is exclusively clinical based on the pediatric diagnostic Rome criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders and does not routinely require laboratory and/or radiological investigations. In case of alarm signs and symptoms that may suggest organic diseases, further investigations can be required. The therapeutic management is based on non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches. Education, demystification of constipation and reward-based toilet training represent the cornerstones of nonpharmacological management. Disimpaction, maintenance treatment and weaning of medication are all elements of pharmacological treatment. Osmotic laxatives, mainly polyethylene glycol (PEG), are considered the first-choice laxative for both disimpaction and maintenance treatment. The aim of this review is to provide pediatric gastroenterologists with a practical tool to support the clinical and therapeutic management of children and adolescents affected by chronic functional constipation.
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- Flora Fedele
- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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Quitadamo P, Tambucci R, Mancini V, Campanozzi A, Caldaro T, Giorgio V, Pensabene L, Isoldi S, Mallardo S, Fusaro F, Staiano A, Salvatore S, Borrelli O. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to children with chronic refractory constipation: Consensus report by the SIGENP motility working group. Dig Liver Dis 2024; 56:406-420. [PMID: 38104028 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2023.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Constipation is a common problem in children, accounting for about 3% of all primary care visits and up to 25% of referrals to paediatric gastroenterologists. Although polyethylene glycol often proves effective, most children require prolonged treatment and about 50% of them have at least one relapse within the first 5 years after initial recovery. When conventional treatment fails, children are considered to have refractory constipation. Children with refractory constipation deserve specialist management and guidance. Over the last decades, there has been a remarkable increase in our knowledge of normal and abnormal colonic and anorectal motility in children, and a number of different techniques to measure transit and motility have been developed. The present review analyses the possible diagnostic investigations for children with refractory constipation, focusing on their actual indications and their utility in clinical practice. Moreover, we have also analytically reviewed medical and surgical therapeutic options, which should be considered in selected patients in order to achieve the best clinical outcome.
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- Paolo Quitadamo
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Epatology Unit, Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples, Italy.
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, San Carlo Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatrics, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOC Pediatria, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Unit, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Epatology Unit, Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples, Italy; Maternal and Child Health Department, Sapienza - University of Rome, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Polo Pontino, Latina, Italy
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- Maternal and Child Health Department, Sapienza - University of Rome, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Polo Pontino, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Newborn Surgery Unit, Digestive and Endoscopic Surgery, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation Research Group, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital Research Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Ospedale "F. Del Ponte", University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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Sethi I, Lam K, Sanicola C, Lee E, Tuppo C, Spaniolas K, Pryor AD. Efficacy of Bowel Regimen in Decreasing Postoperative Constipation in Bariatric Surgery Patients. Obes Surg 2024; 34:830-835. [PMID: 38285300 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07073-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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PURPOSE Postoperative constipation after bariatric surgery is a common complaint, decreasing patient quality of life. No literature exists examining the efficacy of a preoperative bowel regimen in reducing postoperative constipation in this cohort. This study aims explore the efficacy of a well-established bowel regimen, polyethylene glycol (PEG), in reducing constipation frequency and severity after bariatric surgery. METHODS This was a retrospective study of adult patients undergoing primary and revisional bariatric procedures. The use of PEG bowel prep for bariatric patients was introduced as an institutional quality improvement measure. Patients during the first 3 months after PEG implementation were surveyed for postoperative constipation. For the year after implementation, patients were followed for 30-day emergency room visits or hospitalization secondary to constipation. This cohort was compared to historical controls from the previous year. Student t-tests were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS During the 3-month exploratory phase, 28/49 (57.14%) patients fully completed the bowel regimen. In total, 0/56 (0%) patients reported preoperative constipation, and 5/28 (17.9%) patients reported constipation at the 3-week follow-up. In the 1 year post-implementation cohort, 2/234 (0.85%) patients had constipation-related occurrences at 30-day follow-up, compared to 8/219 patients (3.65%) in the historical cohort (p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS The implementation of a PEG-based bowel regimen did not eliminate self-reported constipation. However, there were significant differences in rates of constipation-related ED visits and hospital readmissions, suggesting that the bowel regimen decreases rates of severe constipation. Finally, patient compliance was limited. Future work should aim towards increasing compliance.
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- Ila Sethi
- Division of Bariatric, Foregut, and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, 11790, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, 15095, USA
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- Division of Bariatric, Foregut, and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, 11790, USA
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- Division of Bariatric, Foregut, and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, 11790, USA
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- Division of Bariatric, Foregut, and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, 11790, USA
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- Division of Bariatric, Foregut, and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, 11790, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health, Queens, NY, 11040, USA
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Todhunter-Brown A, Booth L, Campbell P, Cheer B, Cowie J, Elders A, Hagen S, Jankulak K, Mason H, Millington C, Ogden M, Paterson C, Richardson D, Smith D, Sutcliffe J, Thomson K, Torrens C, McClurg D. Strategies used for childhood chronic functional constipation: the SUCCESS evidence synthesis. Health Technol Assess 2024; 28:1-266. [PMID: 38343084 PMCID: PMC11017632 DOI: 10.3310/pltr9622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Background Up to 30% of children have constipation at some stage in their life. Although often short-lived, in one-third of children it progresses to chronic functional constipation, potentially with overflow incontinence. Optimal management strategies remain unclear. Objective To determine the most effective interventions, and combinations and sequences of interventions, for childhood chronic functional constipation, and understand how they can best be implemented. Methods Key stakeholders, comprising two parents of children with chronic functional constipation, two adults who experienced childhood chronic functional constipation and four health professional/continence experts, contributed throughout the research. We conducted pragmatic mixed-method reviews. For all reviews, included studies focused on any interventions/strategies, delivered in any setting, to improve any outcomes in children (0-18 years) with a clinical diagnosis of chronic functional constipation (excluding studies of diagnosis/assessment) included. Dual reviewers applied inclusion criteria and assessed risk of bias. One reviewer extracted data, checked by a second reviewer. Scoping review: We systematically searched electronic databases (including Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Excerpta Medica Database, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) (January 2011 to March 2020) and grey literature, including studies (any design) reporting any intervention/strategy. Data were coded, tabulated and mapped. Research quality was not evaluated. Systematic reviews of the evidence of effectiveness: For each different intervention, we included existing systematic reviews judged to be low risk of bias (using the Risk of Bias Assessment Tool for Systematic Reviews), updating any meta-analyses with new randomised controlled trials. Where there was no existing low risk of bias systematic reviews, we included randomised controlled trials and other primary studies. The risk of bias was judged using design-specific tools. Evidence was synthesised narratively, and a process of considered judgement was used to judge certainty in the evidence as high, moderate, low, very low or insufficient evidence. Economic synthesis: Included studies (any design, English-language) detailed intervention-related costs. Studies were categorised as cost-consequence, cost-effectiveness, cost-utility or cost-benefit, and reporting quality evaluated using the consensus health economic criteria checklist. Systematic review of implementation factors: Included studies reported data relating to implementation barriers or facilitators. Using a best-fit framework synthesis approach, factors were synthesised around the consolidated framework for implementation research domains. Results Stakeholders prioritised outcomes, developed a model which informed evidence synthesis and identified evidence gaps. Scoping review 651 studies, including 190 randomised controlled trials and 236 primary studies, conservatively reported 48 interventions/intervention combinations. Effectiveness systematic reviews studies explored service delivery models (n = 15); interventions delivered by families/carers (n = 32), wider children's workforce (n = 21), continence teams (n = 31) and specialist consultant-led teams (n = 42); complementary therapies (n = 15); and psychosocial interventions (n = 4). One intervention (probiotics) had moderate-quality evidence; all others had low to very-low-quality evidence. Thirty-one studies reported evidence relating to cost or resource use; data were insufficient to support generalisable conclusions. One hundred and six studies described implementation barriers and facilitators. Conclusions Management of childhood chronic functional constipation is complex. The available evidence remains limited, with small, poorly conducted and reported studies. Many evidence gaps were identified. Treatment recommendations within current clinical guidelines remain largely unchanged, but there is a need for research to move away from considering effectiveness of single interventions. Clinical care and future studies must consider the individual characteristics of children. Study registration This study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42019159008. Funding This award was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme (NIHR award ref: 128470) and is published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 28, No. 5. See the NIHR Funding and Awards website for further award information.
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- Alex Todhunter-Brown
- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity, Bristol, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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Bautista-Casasnovas A, Argüelles-Martín F, Martín-Martínez B, Domínguez-Otero MJ, Tavares M, Amil-Dias J. Multicentre Study Into the Use of Polyethylene Glycol With Electrolytes Over at Least 6 Months to Treat Constipation in Paediatric Populations. JPGN REPORTS 2023; 4:e353. [PMID: 38034437 PMCID: PMC10684192 DOI: 10.1097/pg9.0000000000000353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Background Constipation is a common clinical problem in children, for which the first-line therapeutic options are osmotic laxatives, mainly polyethylene glycol (PEG). These treatments are often prescribed for short or limited periods, with progressive treatment withdrawal often resulting in relapses. However, there are a few studies into the long-term use (≥6 months) of PEG 3350 with electrolytes (PEG+E) in terms of the patients' clinical evolution. Objectives To assess bowel movement and other relevant symptoms in children with constipation receiving PEG+E (≥6 months), as well as parent/caregiver satisfaction with this treatment. Methods A retrospective, observational, descriptive, longitudinal, and multicentre study was carried out on 74 children diagnosed with functional constipation (ROME IV criteria) who had received PEG+E (≥6 months). Bowel control was assessed using the Bristol stool scale, and the parent's/caregiver's perception of the treatment was also evaluated employing a nonvalidated questionnaire. Results Children with an average duration of constipation >1 year experienced a significant improvement in bowel movements and stool consistency when using PEG+E. The mean duration of use was 18.6 (±13.4) months, without the need to adjust the dose for weight. All clinical symptoms improved significantly except bloating, and all the parents/caregivers confirmed these clinical improvements. Conclusions Children treated with PEG+E (≥6 months) normalised their bowel movements, improving the clinical symptoms related to constipation in the absence of serious advert events or the need for dosage adjustments due to weight gain. Parents/caregivers reported good satisfaction with PEG+E treatment.
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Centro Infantil do Norte, Oporto
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Sao Joao, Oporto
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Steurbaut L, Levy EI, De Geyter C, Buyse S, Vandenplas Y. A narrative review on the diagnosis and management of constipation in infants. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 17:769-783. [PMID: 37501219 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2023.2242255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Functional constipation is one of the common disorders of gut-brain interaction in infancy, and decreases the quality of life of infants and parents. AREAS COVERED Relevant articles up to November 2022 were reviewed. We searched in PubMed, Google Scholar, and MEDLINE for guidelines, position papers, reviews, and randomized controlled trials on infant constipation. EXPERT OPINION Randomized controlled trials in this specific age group are mostly limited to trials with infant formula. The prevalence of infant constipation in formula-fed infants is decreasing, and can be associated with adaptations in formula composition. While the supplementation of infant formula with pro-, pre- and/or synbiotics decreases the prevalence of constipation, their efficacy in constipated infants is disappointing. There is limited evidence to support the addition of magnesium to infant formula to treat constipation. The evidence for the efficacy and safety of polyethylene glycol in children < 2 years has expanded over the past years. The administration of lactulose or polyethylene glycol is the preferred medical management, in case nutritional management does result in insufficient improvement.
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- Laurine Steurbaut
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Brussels, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, C.H.U. Saint-Pieter, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Brussels, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Brussels, Belgium
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de Geus A, Koppen IJN, Flint RB, Benninga MA, Tabbers MM. An Update of Pharmacological Management in Children with Functional Constipation. Paediatr Drugs 2023; 25:343-358. [PMID: 36941393 PMCID: PMC10097737 DOI: 10.1007/s40272-023-00563-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Functional constipation is a common problem in childhood worldwide and has a great impact on social, physical, and emotional functioning of affected children and their caregivers. It is a clinical diagnosis based on the Rome IV criteria. Non-pharmacological treatment involves education, demystification, lifestyle advice, and toilet training. Pharmacological treatment consists of disimpaction, maintenance treatment, and eventually weaning if possible. Polyethylene glycol is considered as the first choice of laxative for both disimpaction and maintenance treatment. Different osmotic laxatives, stimulant laxatives, lubricants, and enemas are available as alternative pharmacological treatment options. Novel drugs are emerging but evidence to support the widespread application of these drugs in the pediatric population is often lacking and more high-quality research is needed in this field. If children remain symptomatic despite optimal pharmacological treatment, botulinum toxin injections in the anal sphincter can be considered as an alternative, more invasive treatment option. This review provides an update on currently available literature concerning the pharmacologic treatment of functional constipation in children.
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- Anna de Geus
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital/Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105, Amsterdam, AZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital/Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105, Amsterdam, AZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, Erasmus University Medical Center-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital/Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105, Amsterdam, AZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital/Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105, Amsterdam, AZ, The Netherlands.
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Sayre CL, Yellepeddi VK, Job KM, Krepkova LV, Sherwin CMT, Enioutina EY. Current use of complementary and conventional medicine for treatment of pediatric patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1051442. [PMID: 36778015 PMCID: PMC9911676 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1051442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Infants, children, and adolescents are at risk of experiencing a multitude of gastrointestinal disorders (GID). These disorders can adversely affect the quality of life or be life-threatening. Various interventions that span the conventional and complementary therapeutic categories have been developed. Nowadays, parents increasingly seek complementary options for their children to use concurrently with conventional therapies. Due to the high prevalence and morbidity of diarrhea, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children, in this review, we decided to focus on the current state of the evidence for conventional and complementary therapies used for the treatment of these diseases in children. Diarrhea treatment focuses on the identification of the cause and fluid management. Oral rehydration with supplementation of deficient micronutrients, especially zinc, is well established and recommended. Some probiotic strains have shown promise in reducing the duration of diarrhea. For the management of constipation, available clinical trials are insufficient for conclusive recommendations of dietary modifications, including increased use of fruit juice, fiber, and fluid. However, the role of laxatives as conventional treatment is becoming more established. Polyethylene glycol is the most studied, with lactulose, milk of magnesia, mineral oil, bisacodyl, and senna presenting as viable alternatives. Conventional treatments of the abdominal pain associated with IBS are poorly studied in children. Available studies investigating the effectiveness of antidepressants on abdominal pain in children with IBS were inconclusive. At the same time, probiotics and peppermint oil have a fair record of benefits and safety. The overall body of evidence indicates that a careful balance of conventional and complementary treatment strategies may be required to manage gastrointestinal conditions in children.
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- Casey L. Sayre
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States,College of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan, UT, United States
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Center of Medicine, All-Russian Research Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (VILAR), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, United States
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States,*Correspondence: Elena Y. Enioutina,
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Classen M, Righini-Grunder F, Schumann S, von Gontard A, de Laffolie J. Constipation in Children and Adolescents. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2022; 119:697-708. [PMID: 36261928 PMCID: PMC9830679 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.m2022.0309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND According to a population-based study, approximately 6.8% of children and adolescents in Germany suffer from acute or chronic constipation. It can be of organic or functional origin and may be associated with comorbid disturbances, particularly fecal incontinence. METHODS We selectively searched the PubMed and Google Scholar databases for articles with the keywords "constipation," "children and adolescents," and "incontinence". Recommendations are based on the AWMF guideline on constipation and fecal incontinence and on international guidelines and reviews. RESULTS More than 90% of cases of chronic constipation are of functional origin. Organic causes vary with age and call for targeted differential diagnosis. Invasive tests are only rarely necessary. Functional constipation may be associated with fecal and urinary incontinence, and the relative risk of urinary tract infections is 2.2 to 6.5. There may be associated psychological symptoms and mental disorders in 30-50% of cases. The cornerstone of treatment is patient and parent education, along with laxative medication and toilet training. Instructional programs have been found effective in otherwise refractory cases. CONCLUSION The treatment of constipation in childhood should begin as soon as the differential diagnostic evaluation is completed. The education of parents, follow-up at close intervals, and drug treatment and behavioral therapy that are adapted to the symptoms can improve quality of life.
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- Psychiatric Services Graubünden (PDGR), Outpatient Services for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Chur, Switzerland; Governor Kremers Centre, Department of Urology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Pediatrics and Neonatology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Standort Giessen,*Kindergastroenterologie, Abt. Allgemeine Pädiatrie und Neonatologie Universitätsklinikum Giessen und Marburg, Standort Giessen Feulgenstr. 12, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Yuan Y, Li Y, Zhang Y, Jiang J, He Y, Liao Y, Yao W. Effect of Compound Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Powder on the Quality of Gastrobowel Preparation before Enteroscopy Intervention. Emerg Med Int 2022; 2022:9895499. [PMID: 36090542 PMCID: PMC9452999 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9895499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective To study the effect of compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder (PGEP) on the quality of gastrobowel preparation before enteroscopy intervention. Methods From March 2021 to January 2022, among the patients who needed enteroscopy in our hospital, 280 patients who volunteered for this study were randomly selected as the research objects. All the subjects were randomly divided into the control group (140 cases) and the observation group (140 cases). Both groups received routine treatment before enteroscopy intervention. On this basis, patients in the control group were given 9 g of senna every day before operation, and 250 ml of 20% mannitol and 2500 ml of water were taken orally from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on the day of examination. Patients in the observation group took PGEP orally from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The effective rate of bowel cleaning, the frequency of defecation and duration of diarrhea, the levels of blood electrolyte indexes such as Na+, K+, and Cl- before and after the intervention, and the incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. Results The effective rate of bowel cleaning in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The frequency of defecation and duration of diarrhea in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the levels of blood electrolyte indexes in the observation group after the intervention were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Using PGEP for gastrobowel preparation before enteroscopy intervention can achieve high bowel cleaning efficiency, short bowel preparation time, and low incidence of adverse reactions, which does not affect the water-electrolyte balance of patients, and the psychological state of patients before enteroscopy intervention is more stable. This program is worthy of clinical promotion.
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- Yongxin Yuan
- Department of Anorectal, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Anorectal, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Anorectal, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Anorectal, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Anorectal, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Anorectal, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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Efficacy, safety, and acceptability of polyethylene glycol 3350 without electrolytes vs magnesium hydroxide in functional constipation in children from six months to eighteen years of age: A controlled clinical trial. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO (ENGLISH EDITION) 2021; 88:107-117. [PMID: 34961695 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2021.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND AIMS There are few studies that compare polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 and magnesium hydroxide (MH), as long-term treatment of functional constipation (FC) in children, and they do not include infants as young as 6 months of age. Our aim was to determine the efficacy, safety, and acceptability of PEG vs MH in FC, in the long term, in pediatric patients. METHODS An open-label, parallel, controlled clinical trial was conducted on patients from 6 months to 18 years of age, diagnosed with FC, that were randomly assigned to receive PEG 3350 or MH for 12 months. Success was defined as: ≥ 3 bowel movements/week, with no fecal incontinence, fecal impaction, abdominal pain, or the need for another laxative. We compared adverse events and acceptability, measured as rejected doses of the laxative during the study, in each group and subgroup. RESULTS Eighty-three patients with FC were included. There were no differences in success between groups (40/41 PEG vs 40/42 MH, p = 0.616). There were no differences in acceptability between groups, but a statistically significant higher number of patients rejected MH in the subgroups > 4 to 12 years and > 12 to 18 years of age (P = .037 and P = .020, respectively). There were no differences regarding adverse events between the two groups and no severe clinical or biochemical adverse events were registered. CONCLUSIONS The two laxatives were equally effective and safe for treating FC in children from 0.5 to 18 years of age. Acceptance was better for PEG 3350 than for MH in patients above 4 years of age. MH can be considered first-line treatment for FC in children under 4 years of age.
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Salman SS, Williams KC, Marte-Ortiz P, Rumpf W, Mashburn-Warren L, Lauber CL, Bailey MT, Maltz RM. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Changes Stool Consistency and the Microbiome but not Behavior of CD1 Mice. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2021; 73:499-506. [PMID: 34238825 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG3350) is a laxative commonly used to treat constipation in children. The Food and Drug Administration has received reports of increased anxiety, aggression, and obsessive--compulsive behaviors in children administered PEG3350. Thus, we assessed whether daily administration of PEG3350 leads to anxiety-like behavior in mice. METHODS Outbred CD-1 IGS mice were administered either a high or a low dose of PEG3350 via daily oral gavage for 2 weeks. As a laxative comparison and control, additional mice were given a high or low dose of magnesium citrate or vehicle (water). Weight and stool consistency were assessed after each gavage to determine laxative effectiveness. Anxiety-like behaviors were assessed using light/dark, open field, and elevated plus maze (EPM) tests at baseline, after 2 weeks of daily gavage, and after a 2 week washout in experiment 1, and after 2 weeks of daily gavage in experiment 2. Stool samples were collected for microbiome analysis in experiment 2 at baseline, after 2 weeks of daily gavage, and after 2 weeks washout. RESULTS PEG3350 and magnesium citrate significantly changed stool consistency, as well as microbiome alpha and beta diversity. Anxiety-like behaviors were not, however, different in mice administered low or high doses of PEG3350 or magnesium citrate. CONCLUSIONS Although changes in stool consistency and the gut microbiome occurred, administration of PEG3350 did not alter anxiety-like behaviors.
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- Salman S Salman
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nationwide Children's Hospital
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nationwide Children's Hospital.,Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
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- Center for Microbial Pathogenesis, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine.,Institute for Genomic Medicine.,Oral and Gastrointestinal Microbiology Research Affinity Group
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine.,Oral and Gastrointestinal Microbiology Research Affinity Group.,Center for Microbial Pathogenesis, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nationwide Children's Hospital.,Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine.,Oral and Gastrointestinal Microbiology Research Affinity Group.,Center for Microbial Pathogenesis, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
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Effectiveness of Viola Flower Syrup Compared with Polyethylene Glycol in Children with Functional Constipation: A Randomized, Active-Controlled Clinical Trial. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:9915289. [PMID: 34552657 PMCID: PMC8452406 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9915289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Functional constipation (FC) is a health concern that is prevalent in the pediatric population. It lowers the quality of life and increases the probability of comorbidities. As a complementary modality, herbal medicine has been considered useful in a variety of conditions. Persian medicine (PM) resources mention the Viola flower as an effective herb in treating constipation. The purpose of the current trial was to evaluate the efficacy of Viola flower syrup (VFS) compared with polyethylene glycol (PEG) in children with functional constipation. Methods This randomized, active-controlled, single-center trial was conducted on 140 children aged between 4 and 10 years with confirmed FC according to Rome III criteria. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either VFS or PEG for four weeks. Independent t-test and general linear model (GLM) repeated measures analysis of variance were used to determine the intergroup difference, and paired sample t-test was used to evaluate the intragroup difference. Results After four weeks of intervention, 133 individuals (66 in VFS and 67 in the PEG group) were analyzed. Results of both groups demonstrated significant improvement in all measured criteria at the end of the study compared to baseline (P < 0.001). No significant difference was observed between the two groups at baseline or at the end of the study (P > 0.05), except for fecal retention at baseline (P=0.028). Participants in the PEG group experienced more side effects compared to the VFS group. Conclusion The findings of this investigation indicated that VFS is an effective and relatively safe medication to be used in the treatment of pediatric FC.
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Utilisation and Safety of Polyethylene Glycol 3350 With Electrolytes in Children Under 2 Years: A Retrospective Cohort. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2021; 72:683-689. [PMID: 33587408 PMCID: PMC8549461 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In the UK, Movicol paediatric plain (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes [PEG 3350+E], Norgine, UK), is licensed for chronic constipation in children 2 -11 years of age and faecal impaction (FI) from 5 years. This study aimed to investigate usage and characterise the risk profile in children under 2 years of age using PEG 3350+E in the UK. METHODS Retrospective, single exposure cohort study, with patients identified from Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) GOLD. Patients first prescribed PEG 3350+E under 2 years of age for the treatment of constipation or FI, between September 2003 and July 2019, were included. RESULTS There were 13,235 patients with a constipation indication and 40 patients with FI. For the constipation cohort: median age of PEG 3350+E first prescription was 1.2 years [interquartile range (IQR) 0.9, 1.6] and 68.4% had one treatment episode (TE). The mean duration of exposure, in the first TE, was 88.9 days. The most common total daily dose was one sachet (6.9 g).In terms of incident events on treatment, 0.5% of patients had abdominal pain, 3.0% had diarrhoea (may be attributed to treatment) and 4.1% had vomiting. 2.0% had signs/symptoms which could (in extreme cases) be associated with electrolyte disturbance, however, none had abnormal electrolyte values. DISCUSSION The safety aspect of this study did not identify any signals of concern in the constipation cohort. The number of patients in the FI cohort were too small for robust conclusions. If information were available, then a safety study would ideally assess treatment intake per kilogram, including electrolyte intake, before reaching safety conclusions. Nevertheless, these data contribute to real-world evidence on the use of PEG 3350+E in this population.
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Dheivamani N, Thomas W, Bannerjii R, Mukherjee M, Mitra M. Efficacy of polyethylene glycol 3350 as compared to lactulose in treatment of ROME IV criteria-defined pediatric functional constipation: A randomized controlled trial. Indian J Gastroenterol 2021; 40:227-233. [PMID: 33830440 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-021-01148-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Functional constipation is a common childhood problem, with a prevalence of approximately 3% worldwide. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 and lactulose in the treatment of pediatric functional constipation. METHODS A total of 100 subjects with functional constipation were enrolled and centrally randomized to receive PEG 3350 (0.7-1.5 mg/kg/day) or lactulose (0.7-2.0 g/kg/day). RESULTS There was a significant increase in median (min, max) stool frequency within 1 week in the PEG 3350 group as compared to the lactulose group (1 [0, 3] to 8 [3, 39] vs. 1 [0, 3] to 7 [1, 17]) (p-value < 0.01). The trend was maintained at week 2, week 3 (p-value < 0.01), and week 4 (p-value = 0.05) with the PEG 3350 group reporting higher weekly median stool frequency than the lactulose group. The PEG group reported significant reduction in painful bowel movements from 68.8% subjects at baseline to 43.8% at the end of first week, whereas the lactulose group reported an increase from 48.9% to 73.3% (p-value = 0.05). Other parameters of constipation, i.e. straining, large diameter stool, and large fecal mass as reported subjectively by parents, significantly decreased from baseline to the end of the study in the PEG 3350 arm compared to those in the lactulose arm. At the end of week 4, there was a statistically significant reduction in all the ROME IV-defined criteria between the two groups. CONCLUSION This study proved that the PEG 3350 treatment group had early symptom relief and significant improvement compared to the lactulose group in pediatric functional constipation. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trials Registry India (CTRI/2018/01/011061).
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- Institute of Child Health, Halls Road, Egmore, Chennai, 600 008, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Child Health, 11, Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata, 100 017, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Child Health, 11, Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata, 100 017, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Child Health, 11, Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata, 100 017, India.
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Baaleman DF, Gupta S, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The Use of Linaclotide in Children with Functional Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review. Paediatr Drugs 2021; 23:307-314. [PMID: 33876403 PMCID: PMC8119400 DOI: 10.1007/s40272-021-00444-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Linaclotide is a well-tolerated and effective agent for adults with functional constipation (FC) or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). However, data in children are lacking. The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy and safety of linaclotide in children. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of children < 18 years old who started linaclotide at our institution (Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio). We excluded children already using linaclotide or whom had an organic cause of constipation or abdominal pain. We recorded information on patient characteristics, medical and surgical history, symptoms, clinical response, course of treatment, and adverse events at baseline, first follow-up, and after 1 year of linaclotide use. A positive clinical response was based on the physician's global assessment of symptoms at the time of the visit as documented. RESULTS We included 93 children treated with linaclotide for FC (n = 60) or IBS-C (n = 33); 60% were female; median age was 14.7 years (IQR 13.2-16.6). Forty-five percent of patients with FC and 42% with IBS-C had a positive clinical response at first follow-up a median of 2.5 and 2.4 months after starting linaclotide, respectively. Approximately a third of patients experienced adverse events and eventually 27% stopped using linaclotide due to adverse events. The most common adverse events were diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and bloating. CONCLUSION Nearly half of children with FC or IBS-C benefited from linaclotide, but adverse events were relatively common. Further prospective, controlled studies are needed to confirm these findings and to identify which patients are most likely to benefit from linaclotide.
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- Desiree F. Baaleman
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH USA
- Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH USA
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- Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH USA
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Polyethylene Glycol Dosing for Constipation in Children Younger Than 24 Months: A Systematic Review. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2020; 71:171-175. [PMID: 32520829 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Evaluate safety and effectiveness of Polyethylene glycol (PEG) for chronic constipation in children aged younger than 24 months. Identify the optimum dose of PEG to manage chronic constipation in children aged younger than 24 months. METHODS In this systematic review, Embase, Medline Ovid, Pubmed, and the Cochrane Library were searched between January 1, 2000 and February 1, 2019. Studies investigating functional constipation, in which patients younger than 24 months of age were treated with PEG, were considered as potentially eligible for review. Two authors screened the studies against inclusion/exclusion criteria. Study quality was assessed with the PEDro quality assessment, Cochrane risk of bias tool, and/or the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. RESULTS Five studies (2 randomized controlled trials, 3 retrospective chart reviews) satisfied selection criteria (n = 459). All studies employed different dosage categories: mean effective maintenance dose, mean initial dose, mean short-term and long-term dose, and mean daily dose. Dosage regimens were variable, with 0.45 to 1.1 g · kg · day for PEG3350 and 0.48 to 0.65 g · kg · day for PEG4000. Adverse effects were transient across all studies for all types of PEG; these included diarrhea and abdominal pain. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review provided evidence for a lack of reported side effects from PEG for children aged younger than 24 months. Evidence to establish appropriate dosage regimens does not exist.An infographic accompanying this article can be found at http://links.lww.com/MPG/B839.
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Yue C, Liu Y, Zhang X, Xu B, Sheng H. Randomised controlled trial of a comprehensive protocol for preventing constipation following total hip arthroplasty. J Clin Nurs 2020; 29:2863-2871. [PMID: 32320100 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Chen Yue
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province Luoyang China
- Zhejiang Chinese medical university Hangzhou China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province Luoyang China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province Luoyang China
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- Department of Orthopedics Tongde Hospital of ZheJiang Province Hangzhou China
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- Department of Orthopedics Tongde Hospital of ZheJiang Province Hangzhou China
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Jang HJ, Chung JY, Seo JH, Moon JS, Choe BH, Shim JO. Nationwide Survey for Application of ROME IV Criteria and Clinical Practice for Functional Constipation in Children. J Korean Med Sci 2019; 34:e183. [PMID: 31269544 PMCID: PMC6609424 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the awareness and application of ROME IV criteria for functional constipation (FC) in real-world practices and assessed differences between pediatric gastroenterologists (PGs) and general pediatricians. METHODS A total of 239 (47.8%) out of 500 nationwide pediatricians answered a questionnaire for diagnosis and management of pediatric FC; 60 were PGs (75% of total PGs in Korea). RESULTS A total of 16.6% of pediatricians were aware of the exact ROME IV criteria. Perianal examination and digital rectal examination were practiced less, with a higher tendency among PGs (P < 0.001). Treatment duration was longer among PGs for > 6 months (63.8%) than < 3 months among general pediatricians (59.2%, P < 0.001). Fecal disimpaction and rectal enema were practiced among 78.8% and 58.5% of pediatricians, respectively. High dose medication for initial treatment phase was prescribed by 70.7% of pediatricians, primarily within the first 2 weeks (48.3%). The most commonly prescribed medications in children aged > 1-year were lactulose (59.1%), followed by polyethylene glycol (PEG) 4000 (17.7%), and probiotics (11.8%). Prescription priority significantly differed between PGs and general pediatricians; lactulose or PEG 4000 were most commonly prescribed by PGs (89.7%), and lactulose or probiotics (75.7%) were prescribed by general pediatricians (P < 0.001). For patients aged < 1-year, lactulose (41.6%) and changing formula (31.7%) were commonly prescribed. Most participants recommended diet modification, and PGs more frequently used defecation diary (P = 0.002). CONCLUSION Discrepancies between actual practice and Rome IV criteria and between PGs and general pediatricians were observed. This survey may help construct practice guidelines and educational programs for pediatric FC.
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- Hyo Jeong Jang
- Department of Pediatrics, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National Institute of Health Science, Gyeonsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Hussain SZ, Belkind‐Gerson J, Chogle A, Bhuiyan MAN, Hicks T, Misra S. Probable neuropsychiatric toxicity of polyethylene glycol: roles of media, internet and the caregivers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ygh2.336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Sunny Z. Hussain
- Willis‐Knighton Pediatric Gastroenterology and Research Shreveport Louisiana
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- Pediatrics Children's Hospital of Orange County Orange California
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- Pediatrics Children's Hospital of Orange County Orange California
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- Pediatrics Summerville Medical Center Summerville South Carolina
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Polyethylene Glycol Maintenance Treatment for Childhood Functional Constipation: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2018; 67:732-737. [PMID: 29952829 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term efficacy of polyethylene glycol (PEG) during maintenance treatment of childhood functional constipation (FC) in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. METHODS Children (2-16 years) with FC according to the Rome III criteria were randomly assigned to maintenance treatment with PEG or placebo for 24 weeks. Children reporting treatment failure before 24 weeks were switched to conventional treatment. Primary outcome was successful treatment, defined as absence of any Rome III criteria with or without use of medication after 24 weeks. RESULTS A total of 102 children were included: PEG/placebo: 49/53. At 24 weeks, significantly more patients in the PEG group, compared to the placebo group, were successfully treated (33 [67%] vs 19 [36%] hazard ratio (95% confidence intervals) = 3.21 [1.73-5.94]). Significantly fewer children in the PEG group switched to rescue medication (2 [4%] vs 30 [57%], P < 0.001). Time before the change to rescue medication was 13 and 27 days, respectively, for each of the 2 children in the PEG group who required rescue medication. Median time to shift to rescue medication was 27 days (range: 3-64 days) in the placebo group. At 24 weeks after initiation of treatment, 33 children (67%) in the PEG group were successfully treated, compared to 19 children (32%) in the placebo group (hazard ratio (95% confidence intervals) = 3.21 [1.73-5.94]). No serious adverse event related to use of the medication was registered. CONCLUSIONS Maintenance treatment with PEG is significantly more effective than placebo in preventing relapse of constipation symptoms during long-term maintenance treatment in childhood FC. We therefore recommend that maintenance treatment commence after disimpaction.
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Lyseng-Williamson KA. Macrogol (polyethylene glycol) 4000 without electrolytes in the symptomatic treatment of chronic constipation: a profile of its use. DRUGS & THERAPY PERSPECTIVES 2018; 34:300-310. [PMID: 30546252 PMCID: PMC6267542 DOI: 10.1007/s40267-018-0532-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Macrogol 4000, a biologically inert, non-absorbable osmotic laxative, is a highly effective and well-tolerated first-line option for the treatment of the symptoms of chronic idiopathic/functional constipation in children and adults. High-molecular-weight (HMW) macrogols ± electrolytes have generally similar efficacy profiles; however, the taste of macrogol 4000 is generally preferred over that of macrogol 3350 + electrolytes. Macrogol 4000 is more effective than lactulose in improving stool frequency and consistency, and is associated with less vomiting and flatulence. Comparisons with other osmotic and bulk-forming laxatives are limited, with macrogol 4000 being at least as, or more effective than, psyllium hydrocolloid and magnesium hydroxide in treating chronic constipation. Current clinical treatment guidelines recommend the use of HMW macrogols over the use of lactulose and bulk-forming laxative in the symptomatic treatment of constipation in children and adults.
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