Fibre fortification to increase stool frequency in children with a history of constipation

Constipation is a serious problem in the pediatric population and often requires medical management with laxatives and enemas. Participants (2-10 years of age, n=13) with a history of mild constipation were assigned randomly to a fibre treatment or placebo group. After three weeks, subjects were cro...

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Main Author: Flogan, Carla
Other Authors: Tyler, Robert T. (Bob)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2009
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Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-01142009-114744/