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Studies in Humans

The use of inulin-type fructans improves stool consistency in constipated children. A randomised clinical trial: pilot study

Ricardo Closa-MonasteroloNeonatal Unit, Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona, Tarragona, Spain; ;Paediatrics Research Unit, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Reus, Spain; View further author information
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Natalia FerréPaediatrics Research Unit, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Reus, Spain; View further author information
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Gemma Castillejo-DeVillasantePaediatrics Research Unit, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Reus, Spain; ;Paediatrics Unit, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus, Reus, SpainView further author information
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Veronica LuqueNeonatal Unit, Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona, Tarragona, Spain; ;Paediatrics Research Unit, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Reus, Spain; View further author information
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Mariona Gispert-LlauradoPaediatrics Research Unit, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Reus, Spain; View further author information
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Marta Zaragoza-JordanaPaediatrics Research Unit, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Reus, Spain; View further author information
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Stephan TheisNutrition Science, Beneo GmbH Obrigheim, Germany; View further author information
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Joaquin EscribanoPaediatrics Research Unit, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Reus, Spain; ;Nutrition Science, Beneo GmbH Obrigheim, Germany; Correspondence[email protected]
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Pages 587-594 | Received 14 Oct 2016, Accepted 18 Nov 2016, Published online: 08 Dec 2016

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