Comparing quality of life improvement after antegrade continence enema (ACE) therapy for patients with organic and functional constipation / encopresis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.055
Abstract: BACKGROUND We compared patient- and family-reported overall and stool-related quality of life (QoL) before and after an antegrade continence enema (ACE) procedure (cecostomy tube insertion) for refractory chronic constipation or fecal incontinence (CCFI). We hypothesized… read more here.
Keywords: quality life; organic functional; ace; improvement ... See more keywords
Is diagnosing patients with Organic Acidurias and Aminoacidopathies enough? Conundrums of a low middle-income country
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DOI: 10.12669/pjms.37.7.3887
Abstract: Objective: This study was done to determine the factors responsible for non-treatment of inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) requiring food for special medical purposes (FSMPs) in Pakistan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted by Departments… read more here.
Keywords: patients organic; organic acidurias; diagnosing patients; treatment ... See more keywords
Clarifying the Differences between Patients with Organic Tics and Functional Tic-Like Behaviors
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11101481
Abstract: Due to the global increase in the number of patients with Functional Tic-Like Behaviors (FTLB), it has become increasingly important to find reliable differences between this patient group and patients with organic tics (OTs), which… read more here.
Keywords: like behaviors; organic tics; tic like; clarifying differences ... See more keywords