Open AccessExpert consensus on the assessment and treatment of chronic constipation in the elderly
Author(s) -
Zheng Songbai,
Yao Jianfeng
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
aging medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2475-0360
DOI - 10.1002/agm2.12013
Subject(s) - chronic constipation , constipation , geriatrics , medicine , consensus conference , intensive care medicine , family medicine , physical therapy , gerontology , psychiatry
It is of significant importance to scientifically assess and efficiently address chronic constipation in the elderly population. Therefore, organizing some domestic experts of geriatrics and gastroenterology, we have formulated this consensus to reference for clinical staff.