In our FIRST episode of the Bowel Sounds Summer School series, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Temara Hajjat have taken highlights from past episodes on constipation and put them into a special episode jam-packed with clinical pearls. Former expert guests Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo, Dr. Lusine Ambartsumyan, Dr. Jose Garza, and Dr. Marc Benninga explain to us how they evaluate and treat the child with constipation.
Our Bowel Sounds Summer School series will include four episodes each summer on big topics in our field, artisanally crafted for the ears of learners of all stages from the young student to the seasoned attending.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of the physical exam in the evaluation of a child with constipation.
2. Recognize the role that behavior plays in pediatric constipation.
3. Review the medical management of the child with constipation.
Featured Episodes:
Carlo Di Lorenzo – Pediatric Constipation (October 2019)
Jose Garza – Why Kids Poop Their Pants (February 2020)
Marc Benninga – Intractable Constipation: The Dutch Perspective (May 2022)
Lusine Ambartsumyan – Pediatric Constipation: What to Do When You Get Stuck (October 2024)
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
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