Rectal suction biopsy in the workup of childhood chronic constipation: indications and diagnostic value (original) (raw)

This study investigates the role of rectal suction biopsy (RSB) in diagnosing childhood chronic constipation, specifically focusing on its indications and diagnostic value. Chronic constipation in children can have both functional and organic causes, such as Hirschsprung's disease and intestinal neuronal dysplasia. The findings reveal that RSB is a critical diagnostic tool that should be strategically used based on clinical symptoms, history, and previous diagnostic results to distinguish between functional constipation and serious organic disorders.