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Measurement of Ultrasonographic Rectal Diameter in Children With Constipation
Sponsor: Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
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.
Official title: Diagnostic Value of Ultrasonographic Rectal Diameter for Identifying Constipation in Children
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
130
Start Date
2024-08-01
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2026-06-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ultrasonographic 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.
Locations (1)
Sancaktepe Sehit Prof dr Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)