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Basics of Constipation

1997; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 20; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00001610-199707000-00004

ISSN

1538-9766

Autores

Gina Vickery,

Tópico(s)

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders

Resumo

In this article, the author defines and describes the causes of constipation. Physiology of the colon is reviewed, and the nurse's role in helping patients and families with constipation is also described.

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