S2k-Leitlinie Chronische Obstipation: Definition, Pathophysiologie, Diagnostik und Therapie

V. Andresen; P. Enck; T. Frieling; A. Herold; P. Ilgenstein; N. Jesse; M. Karaus; M. Kasparek; J. Keller; R. Kuhlbusch-Zicklam; H. Krammer; M. Kreis; P. Layer; A. Madisch; H. Matthes; H. Mönnikes; S. Müller-Lissner; J. Preiss; M. Sailer; M. Schemann; J. Schwille-Kiuntke; W. Voderholzer; I. van der Voort; T. Wedel; C. Pehl

doi:10.1055/s-0033-1335808

Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie, Table of Contents

Z Gastroenterol 2013; 51(7): 651-672
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1335808

Leitlinie

S2k-Leitlinie Chronische Obstipation: Definition, Pathophysiologie, Diagnostik und Therapie

Gemeinsame Leitlinie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurogastroenterologie und Motilität (DGNM) und der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Verdauungs- und Stoffwechselkrankheiten (DGVS)¹ – AWMF-Registriernummer: 021/019

V. Andresen

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P. Enck

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T. Frieling

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A. Herold

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P. Ilgenstein

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N. Jesse

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M. Karaus

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M. Kasparek

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J. Keller

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R. Kuhlbusch-Zicklam

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H. Krammer

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M. Kreis

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P. Layer

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A. Madisch

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H. Matthes

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H. Mönnikes

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S. Müller-Lissner

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J. Preiss

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M. Sailer

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M. Schemann

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J. Schwille-Kiuntke

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W. Voderholzer

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I. van der Voort

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T. Wedel

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C. Pehl

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