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Review
. 1987 Mar;71(2):303-11.
doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30872-0.

Constipation in the cancer patient: causes and management

R K Portenoy
Review

Constipation in the cancer patient: causes and management

R K Portenoy. Med Clin North Am. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

Constipation is a distressing symptom with multiple etiologies in the cancer patient. Therapy is based on identification and management of underlying causes combined with symptomatic treatment. A working knowledge of bowel physiology and laxative pharmacology forms the foundation for this approach.

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