Pathogenesis of chronic constipation in a Polish group of paediatric patients - an attempt to create the optimal histopathological diagnostic protocol.

Introduction: Histopathological diagnosis of chronic constipation in children is difficult and time-consuming because the aetiology of the problem is heterogenous.

Aim: To create the optimal immunohistochemical (IHC) and histological diagnostic protocol using novel antibodies and assessing precisely their patterns.

Material And Methods: Twenty-eight paediatric patients were enrolled to the study.