Constipation, Rectum Diameter, Rome IV Functional Constipation
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of rectal diameter measured by ultrasonography in predicting constipation defined by clinical criteria.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTUltrasonographic rectal diameter measurement
Transabdominal ultrasonographic measurement of rectal diameter was performed to evaluate fecal retention and diagnose constipation in children. Rectal diameter measurements were compared with clinical diagnostic criteria.
Sponsors
Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Undergoing transabdominal ultrasonographic evaluation of rectal diameter * Evaluated according to the Rome IV criteria * Between 5-17 years old
Exclusion criteria
* Neurological conditions * Constipation associated with anatomical problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve for Ultrasonographic Rectal Diameter in Diagnosing Functional Constipationent | Baseline | Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of transabdominal ultrasonographic rectal diameter measurement for discriminating children with constipation from non-constipated children. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Optimal Rectal Diameter Cut-off Value for Diagnosing Functional Constipation | Baseline |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed