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2022


Front Pediatr


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Effect of on bowel movements in children aged 6 months to 4 years: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Authors

Jung C, Kalach N, Degas V, Jeridi Y, Bertrand V, Bellaiche M
Front Pediatr. 2022; 10:997104.
PMID: 36389355.

Abstract

Chronic constipation is common in children and often requires prolonged laxative treatment. Preliminary studies suggest that the probiotic () may be useful in treating constipation in children, but these preliminary results need to be replicated. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of in infants and young children with chronic functional constipation.