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Methylnaltrexone for Opioid-Induced Constipation in Children and Adolescents and Young Adults with Progressive Incurable Cancer at the End of Life.

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BACKGROUND Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is common among children and adolescents and young adults (AYA) with progressive incurable cancer. Although methylnaltrexone is a successful treatment for OIC in adult cancer patients, no case series has established its safety and efficacy in pediatric

Impact of Electroacupuncture Stimulation on Postoperative Constipation for Patients Undergoing Brain Tumor Surgery

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Background: Constipation is frequently encountered in patients undergoing brain tumor resection. Constipation has negative effects on daily living, well-being, and individuals' quality of life. We examined the impact of acupuncture and

Effect of auricular points treatment combined with acupoints application in patients with constipation after lung cancer surgery.

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OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of auricular points treatment combined with acupoints application on patient with constipation after lung cancer surgery. METHODS Design and participants: This is a single-center randomized controlled trial. Totally 341 after lung cancer surgery patients were randomly

A qualitative study to explore psychological distress and illness burden associated with opioid-induced constipation in cancer patients with advanced disease.

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BACKGROUND Constipation affects many patients receiving long-term opioid therapy for cancer pain. Little is known about the nature of psychological distress and the burden associated with this problem. This information may inform the development of effective treatment strategies and ameliorate

Constipation in advanced cancer patients.

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Constipation is a frequent, distressing, and underestimated complication in patients with advanced cancer. It may develop from general disturbances that may or may not be cancer related, but the use of opioids is one of the main causes in this population. Opioids affect the intestine by reducing

Rates of appropriate laxative prophylaxis for opioid-induced constipation in veterans with lung cancer: a retrospective cohort study.

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Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is the most common side effect in patient-prescribed opioids for cancer pain treatment. Current guidelines recommend routine prescription of a laxative for preventing OIC in all patients prescribed an opioid unless a contraindication exists. We

Putting evidence into practice: evidence-based interventions for the prevention and management of constipation in patients with cancer.

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Constipation is a major source of distress for patients with cancer, significantly affecting quality of life. It can be secondary to disease sequelae, side effects of treatment, or preexisting conditions. It often is unrecognized, underassessed, and ineffectively managed. Nurses play a key role in

Effectiveness and tolerability of amidotrizoate for the treatment of constipation resistant to laxatives in advanced cancer patients.

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BACKGROUND Constipation is a common problem for advanced cancer patients, and is generally inadequately treated. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of amidotrizoate (AM) in patients unresponsive to current laxatives. METHODS A consecutive

Less nausea, emesis, and constipation comparing hydromorphone and morphine? A prospective open-labeled investigation on cancer pain.

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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this trial was to evaluate the effect of long-term treatment with either oral sustained-release hydromorphone (HM) or morphine (M) on nausea, emesis, and constipation. METHODS In a prospective, open-labeled, controlled trial, 100 outpatients with cancer pain and treatment

A systematic review of treatments for constipation in children and young adults undergoing cancer treatment.

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Constipation is a common problem in children and young people with cancer. Treatment of this complication is subject to wide variation in practice. We undertook a systematic review of randomized controlled trials to build a rational approach to prophylaxis and treatment of this complication.

Cancer-related constipation.

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Cancer-related constipation is common and a significant detractor from patient quality of life. It has many possible causes and is still not well understood. Information is lacking on therapies for cancer-related constipation among current medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration

Management of constipation in patients with cancer.

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Constipation is highly prevalent in patients with cancer and is a source of tremendous suffering. The physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and the pathophysiology of constipation are being elucidated. Therapeutic agents include stool softeners, osmotic agents, stimulant laxatives, lubricants,

More opioids, more constipation? Evaluation of longitudinal total oral opioid consumption and self-reported constipation in patients with cancer.

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Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a distressing physical symptom for patients with cancer taking opioids. Total opioid consumption may contribute to developing worsening OIC-related symptoms. We completed a retrospective analysis examining the association of total daily opioid

Physical inactivity, water intake and constipation as risk factors for colorectal cancer among adults in Jordan.

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BACKGROUND Physical activity has been found to play a role in cancer prevention. The purpose of this matched case-control study was to investigate the association between physical activity levels, water intake, constipation and colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS Two hundred and thirty-two patients

Managing constipation in advanced cancer care.

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Constipation is a common and debilitating symptom in patients with advanced cancer. If ignored, constipation will get worse. If left untreated, it can greatly reduce a patient's quality of life. An improved understanding of bowel function and knowledge of the recognised risk factors will lead to a

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