Defining a responder in treatment trials for chronic idiopathic constipation: authors’ reply

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Outcome of behavioural treatment for idiopathic chronic constipation.

BACKGROUND/AIM Behavioural therapy is effective in patients with chronic intractable constipation despite standard treatment, but long-term results in unselected patients are unclear. This study investigates the effects of behavioural therapy on symptoms, subjective well-being, and the physical and mental quality of life. METHODS Patients who had failed standard care for idiopathic chronic co...

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