Training and Educational Corner
Giuseppe Pagliaro (1), Giovanni Di Nardo (1), Eugenio Ruggeri (2), Mauro Serra (2), Giacomo Caio (2), Salvatore Cucchiara (1), Roberto De Giorgio (2)
1Dipartimento di Pediatria, Sapienza - Università di Roma2Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Università di Bologna e azienda ospedaliero universitaria di Bologna
Chronic constipation, likewise in adult patients, is a common pediatric problem in primary care and tertiary referral centers. children with severe constipation unresponsive to dietary, behavioral and medical treatment require further investigation. Ano-rectal manometry, colonic transit times and, in some centers, colonic manometry may help a better management of chronic constipation.