An expert review on refractory constipation established 14 best practice statements addressing key clinical issues for the ...
Chronic constipation affects 8–12% of Americans. While most patients improve with conventional treatments, a small but challenging subset remains refractory. These patients often undergo extensive ...
Patients with refractory constipation (RC) should not be rushed to surgery, according to a clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) that stresses careful and ...
Surgery Should Be Last Resort For Chronic Constipation, Guidelines Say By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...
Key insights: Refractory constipation is uncommon, and clinicians should first rule out treatable secondary causes, such as medication side effects, neurologic conditions, or defecatory disorders.