Faecal impaction in children aged 0–18 years: a systematic review and metanarrative analysis of definitions used

Background Faecal impaction is the result of functional constipation in the majority of cases. Surprisingly, a uniform definition for the term faecal impaction is lacking, leading to heterogeneity across study results.Aim To conduct a metanarrative systematic review to ascertain how trial studies de...

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Published in:	BMJ Paediatrics Open
Main Authors:	Marc A Benninga, Morris Gordon, Carlo Di Lorenzo, Miguel Saps, Vassiliki Sinopoulou, Merit Tabbers, Amber Balda, Samantha Arrizabalo, Stephanie Batarseh, Jina Shargawi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2025-04-01
Online Access:	https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e003085.full