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. 2013 Jun 11;2013(6):CD002116. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002116.pub2

2.2. Analysis.

Comparison 2 ONE DRUG VERSUS ANOTHER DRUG OR A COMBINATIONOF DRUGS, Outcome 2 Osmotic laxative (lactulose) versus osmotic laxative + glycerine suppository + enema.

Osmotic laxative (lactulose) versus osmotic laxative + glycerine suppository + enema
Study Lactulose Lactul + supp + enema Significance
Number of faecal incontinence episodes in 4 weeks
Chassagne 2000 N 61 mean 24 (SD 11.5 ) N 62 mean 24 (SD 10.8) P = 0.9
Number of soiled items (bedding and or clothing) in 4 weeks
Chassagne 2000 N 61 mean 80 (SD 16.1) N 62 mean 78 (SD 20.7) P = 0.55