Enema versus high doses of PEG 3350 in the treatment of rectal fecal impaction.
Completed
- Conditions
- Childhood constipion
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 90
Inclusion Criteria
1. Age 4-18 years;
2. Fecal impaction upon rectal exam.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Previous colonic surgery;
2. Organic cause of constipation;
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Rectal fecal impaction evaluated by rectal examination/abdominal x-ray.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Defecation frequency/week;<br /><br>2. Fecal incontinence frequency/week;<br /><br>3. The number of side effects, such as abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, nausea, bad taste;<br /><br>4. Total and segmental colonic transit time.