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Long-term Outcomes of Botulinum Toxin Injection Into the External Anal Sphincters: An Effective New Treatment of Chronic Functional Constipation in Children

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Abstract

Botulinum toxin (BT) is a well-recognised treatment of chronic functional constipation (FC) and soiling refractory to medical treatment. The aims of this study were to assess the short and long-term outcomes of BT injection into the external anal sphincter muscles (EAS) for chronic FC treatment.

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Botulinum Toxin TherapyChronic Functional ConstipationPediatric GastroenterologyExternal Anal SphincterRefractory ConstipationMinimally Invasive Treatment

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#PediatricGastroenterology#BotulinumToxin#ChronicConstipation#ColorectalTherapy

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Long-term Outcomes of Botulinum Toxin Injection Into the External Anal Sphincters: An Effective New Treatment of Chronic Functional Constipation in Children. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-10-29. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/9350

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