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Colonic exclusion has better therapeutic efficacy on refractory constipation.
Even with a fiber-rich diet, a supplement may be needed to bring fiber intakes into a range adequate to prevent constipation.
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Joanne L. Slavin, David R. Jacobs 
01 Jan 2010
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Fiber may have a role in the prevention and treatment of digestive disorders such as constipation.
In conclusion, most patients with chronic functional constipation had adequate dietary fiber intake.
The addition of prokinetic drugs seems to be useful in preventing constipation.