Patients with refractory constipation (RC) should not be rushed to surgery, according to a clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) that stresses careful and ...

Key insights: Refractory constipation is uncommon, and clinicians should first rule out treatable secondary causes, such as medication side effects, neurologic conditions, or defecatory disorders.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . AGA guidance urges careful diagnosis and stepwise care for refractory constipation before surgery. Surgical ...

A new clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association recommends that clinicians treating refractory constipation perform comprehensive physiologic and psychological ...

Constipation is often dismissed as a minor digestive problem. Many people simply wait for it to settle, change their diet, or take a laxative when needed. Occasional constipation is usually not a ...

Studies show that colectomy for constipation is associated with high rates of complications, including bowel obstruction, persistent abdominal pain, bloating, recurrent constipation, and continued ...

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered for patients with refractory constipation, a severe, chronic form of ...