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Consensus statements on diagnosis and management of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults in Hong Kong

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: The estimated prevalence of chronic idiopathic constipation in Hong Kong is 14%.An expert panel of local gastroenterologists has created a set of consensus statements with the aim of providing localised guidance on the diagnosis and management of this common condition by primary care physicians.Participants: An expert panel consisting of seven local gastroenterologists convened in August 2018 in Hong Kong.Evidence: Published primary research articles, metaanalyses, and guidelines and consensus statements issued by different regional and international societies on the diagnosis and management of chronic idiopathic constipation were reviewed.Consensus process: Draft consensus statements were prepared prior to the meeting.The consensus statements were finalised during the meeting with contributions from the panel members based on their collective knowledge and clinical experience.Conclusions: A total of 11 consensus statements were created, including five concerning patient assessment and diagnosis, two relating to nonpharmacological management, and four on Consensus statements on diagnosis and management of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults in Hong Kong

Source: Hong Kong Medical Journal

DOI: 10.12809/hkmj187692