The association of constipation with childhood urinary tract infections.

Objective: Previous studies have suggested a correlation between constipation and urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. However, historical information about constipation may be unreliable and the relationship between a history of constipation and radiographic findings of fecal load is unclear.

Patients And Methods: A total of 133 children undergoing an abdominal X-ray were evaluated.