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Introduction of high-resolution anorectal manometry in Cuba. First outcomes
Introduction: High-resolution anorectal manometry has allowed a better understanding of the pathophysiology of motor and sensory damage in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Vivianne Anido Escobar+5 more
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Aim. A practical review of functional gastrointestinal disorder diagnosis in constipation patients and the rationale for opting treatment.Key points. Functional constipation commonly afflicts different ages and negatively impacts the quality of life. The
I. V. Maev+5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) in adult patients with chronic constipation. Design Consecutive patients who met the Rome IV criteria for chronic constipation were enrolled and randomly assigned to either the taVNS group or the sham‐taVNS group ...
Tangyi Liu+19 more
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Background Following injection sclerotherapy using ALTA (aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid) (ALTAS) and transanal rectocele repair (TAR), changes in anorectal physiology were analyzed to compare the significance of the two treatments.
Joo Hyung Kim+2 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To determine whether assessment of symptoms and clinical grade of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs) is predictive of subsequent endoanal ultrasound (EAUS) and anal manometry (AM) findings to guide mode of birth recommendations. Design Twenty‐year retrospective analysis. Setting Tertiary urogynaecology unit.
Nicola Adanna Okeahialam+2 more
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Image of the Month: Decision-Making in Surgery for Late Onset Hirschsprung Disease
We present a case of a 14-year-old boy with chronic distension, poor growth, and chronic constipation. He undergoes anorectal manometry and rectal biopsy, confirming the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease (HD).
Anisha Apte+2 more
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Urogynecologic Symptoms Are Not Specific to Anatomic Region of Digestive Symptoms
Urogynecologic symptoms are common in patients with DGBIs, regardless of the affected area of the GI tract. We recommend screening for these symptoms in all patients with chronic GI symptoms. ABSTRACT Background/Aims Many patients with digestive symptoms describe underlying urinary or gynecologic symptoms, which may increase visceral sensitivity in the
Madison Simons+5 more
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Effect of Octreotide on the Colonic Motility in Pediatric Patients with Chronic Recalcitrant Constipation [PDF]
Objective: The aim of the present study was to study the effect of octreotide on colonic motility in pediatric patients with recalcitrant chronic constipation/encopresis and other suspected colonic motility disorders. Methods: This was a nonrandomized,
Croffie, Joseph+4 more
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The long‐term anorectal outcomes of non‐surgically treated patients diagnosed with minor types of ARM seem optimal. Most of these patients experience no constipation or fecal incontinence; some experience constipation and relatively seldom fecal incontinence. Furthermore, most patients possess all the known fecal continence mechanisms.
Venla E. C. den Hollander+3 more
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The Outcomes of Endoanal Ultrasound and Three-Dimensional, High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry do not Predict Fecal Incontinence [PDF]
Endoanal ultrasound (EUS) is the gold standard for diagnosing anal sphincter defects often seen in patients with fecal incontinence (FI). Threedimensional, high-resolution anorectal manometry (3D-HRARM) is a newer technique that might also be used to ...
Broens, Paul M.A.+3 more
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