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Constipation in intensive care unit: Incidence and risk factors
Journal of Critical Care, 07/29/09
Nassar Jr AP et al. – Although gastrointestinal motility disorders are common in critically ill patients, constipation and its implications have received very little attention. Constipation is very common among critically ill patients. Early enteral nutrition is associated with earlier return of bowel function.
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