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Fecal impaction due to a hygroscopic gum laxative

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The American Journal of Digestive Diseases

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Hygroscopic gum laxatives must be given with caution if any disease is present in the bowel which might facilitate obstruction.

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    Sydney P. Waud

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Waud, S.P. Fecal impaction due to a hygroscopic gum laxative. Jour. D. D. 7, 297–298 (1940). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02997329

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