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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This study evaluates botulinum toxin injection into the external anal sphincter as a treatment for children with chronic functional constipation that has not responded to standard medical management. The research examines both immediate and extended follow-up results of this minimally invasive intervention for refractory cases.
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- Botulinum toxin injection into external anal sphincter is an established treatment for refractory chronic functional constipation in children
- BT therapy targets children who have failed standard medical management and continue to experience soiling
- Study evaluates both immediate post-injection outcomes and durability of symptom relief over extended follow-up periods
- EAS injection approach offers minimally invasive alternative to more aggressive surgical interventions for severe pediatric constipation
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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://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9350?via_space=staycurrentmd
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