December 2024. Volume 20. Number 4

Is transanal irrigation effective in improving symptoms in children with functional constipation?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Bolia R, Goel A, Thapar N. Transanal irrigation in children with functional constipation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024;78:1108-15.

Reviewers: Molina Arias M1, Cabrera Morente L2.
1Servicio de Gastroenterología Pediátrica. Hospital Infantil Universitario La Paz. Madrid. España.
2Pediatra. CS San Felipe. Distrito Sanitario de Jaén. Jaén. España.
Correspondence: Manuel Molina Arias. Email: mma1961@gmail.com
Reception date: 04/10/2024
Acceptance date: 18/10/2024
Publication date: 30/10/2024

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: transanal irrigation is successful in 62% of children with functional constipation. It is the first meta-analysis that focuses on children with functional constipation, but a greater number of prospective clinical trials are needed to evaluate this treatment option in functional constipation.

Reviewers' comments: the methodological limitations of this meta-analysis prevent conclusions from being drawn that would allow recommendations to be made for the use of transanal irrigation in functional constipation in children.

How to cite this article

Molina Arias M, Cabrera Morente L. ¿Es la irrigación transanal efectiva para mejorar los síntomas en niños con estreñimiento funcional? Evid Pediatr. 2024;20:45.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Bolia R, Goel A, Thapar N. Transanal irrigation in children with functional constipation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024;78:1108-15.

Reviewers: Molina Arias M1, Cabrera Morente L2.
1Servicio de Gastroenterología Pediátrica. Hospital Infantil Universitario La Paz. Madrid. España.
2Pediatra. CS San Felipe. Distrito Sanitario de Jaén. Jaén. España.
Correspondence: Manuel Molina Arias. Email: mma1961@gmail.com
Reception date: 04/10/2024
Acceptance date: 18/10/2024
Publication date: 30/10/2024

How to cite this article

Molina Arias M, Cabrera Morente L. ¿Es la irrigación transanal efectiva para mejorar los síntomas en niños con estreñimiento funcional? Evid Pediatr. 2024;20:45.

30/10/2024

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