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Curriculum Objective
Objective
Clerkship Objectives
Constipation
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Parent Objective
Primary Presentations
Child Objectives
Discuss the potential etiologies of constipation in adults and children. Consider chronic vs. acute.
Describe the clinical presentation and etiologies of large bowel obstruction.
List the diagnostic methods utilized in the evaluation of potential large bowel obstruction, including contraindications and cost effectiveness.
Outline the diagnosis and management of colonic volvulus, diverticular stricture, fecal impaction and obstructing colon cancer.