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Diagnosis, assessment and management of constipation in advanced cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines

Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Constipation is a common problem in patients with advanced cancer and a significant source of major morbidity and distress, which is often under-appreciated [1]. Constipation is subjectively experienced by the patient and diagnostic criteria do not always clearly express the diversity of factors, which may lead to constipation as a clinical problem [2]. Widespread use of opioid analgesics for cancer pain poses specific challenges for patients [3]. Despite its clinical impact, constipation is both poorly recognised and poorly treated.
DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy148
Authors: P.J. Larkin, N.I. Cherny, D. La Carpia, M. Guglielmo, C. Ostgathe, F. Scotté, C.I. Ripamonti
Institutions: University College Dublin, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Bikur Cholim Hospital, Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Hôpital Foch
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $5,080
OpenAlex ID: W2884417868
FWCI: 15.1
Cites: 96
Cited by: 273
Related to: 10