Chronic constipation affects 8-12% of Americans, with 3 million patients per year seeking clinical evaluation. Although most patients with chronic constipation respond to medical therapy, a subset experiences refractory constipation, which poses unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. AGA’s new clinical practice update outlines 14 best-practice advice statements to support the diagnosis and management of refractory constipation.
Watch as Drs. Kyle Staller and Leila Neshatian discuss key updates from the CPU.