Evaluating high dose laxatives via nasogastric tube versus enemas in children with severe constipation: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Objectives Children with severe constipation often require disimpaction when standard treatments fail, typically involving high doses of oral laxatives or rectal enemas. Practice guidelines for nurses lack clear directives. This study compared the effectiveness of nasogastric laxatives vers...

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Main Authors: Marion A. Meester–Soonius, Brigitha W. Nuijens, Roy S. Koendering, Inge Ertugrul–van der Graaf, Elvira K. George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05667-9
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