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Childhood constipation; an overview of genetic studies and associated syndromes.
Best practice & research. Clinical gastroenterology - 1 Feb 2011
Peeters B, Benninga M A, Hennekam R C
Abstract excerpt
Constipation is a common problem in children but little is known about its exact pathophysiology. Environmental, behavioural but also genetic factors are thought to play a role in the aetiology of childhood constipation. We provide an overview of genetic studies performed in constipation. Until now, linkage studies, association studies and direct gene sequencing have failed to identify mutations in specific genes...
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