The prevention of constipation and encopresis: a developmental model and approach

This article proposes a developmental model for understanding the evolution and treatment of bowel problems in infancy and childhood. It focuses on anticipatory guidance to maximize parental understanding of the normal variations of bowel function and specific interventions to limit the long-term ef...

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Published in:	The Pediatric clinics of North America Vol. 33; no. 4; p. 859
Main Authors:	Rappaport, L A, Levine, M D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1986
Subjects:	Child Child, Preschool Constipation - physiopathology Constipation - prevention & control Diet Encopresis - physiopathology Encopresis - prevention & control Humans Infant Toilet Training
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Summary:	This article proposes a developmental model for understanding the evolution and treatment of bowel problems in infancy and childhood. It focuses on anticipatory guidance to maximize parental understanding of the normal variations of bowel function and specific interventions to limit the long-term effects of mild bowel problems.
ISSN:	0031-3955
DOI:	10.1016/S0031-3955(16)36077-1