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Constipation - References

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Aug 23, 2014

Reference:

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine.

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Jan 10, 2012
Last Updated on Aug 23, 2014

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