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Hydrodynamics of defecation

Soft Matter, 2017
Animals discharge feces within a nearly constant duration.
Patricia J. Yang   +4 more
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Obstructed defecation

Colorectal Disease, 2003
AbstractBackground In the last decade our understanding of pelvic floor function and dysfunction has improved significantly. A more rational diagnostic and therapeutic approach is now possible for the group of patients with constipation due to obstructed defecation (OD).Methods The review is based on a literature search using the PubMed database ...
A, D'Hoore, F, Penninckx
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The Physiology of Human Defecation

Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2012
Human defecation involves integrated and coordinated sensorimotor functions, orchestrated by central, spinal, peripheral (somatic and visceral), and enteric neural activities, acting on a morphologically intact gastrointestinal tract (including the final common path, the pelvic floor, and anal sphincters). The multiple factors that ultimately result in
Somnath, Palit   +2 more
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Imaging of obstructed defecation

Clinical Radiology, 2008
Constipation is a common problem in the western world, which occurs as a consequence of impaired colonic transit and/or due to obstructed defecation. Imaging plays an important role in distinguishing structural from functional causes of constipation.
A, Ganeshan   +7 more
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DYSSYNERGIC DEFECATION

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2001
Dyssynergic defecation is a common clinical problem that affects half of patients with chronic constipation. In many patients, there is a significant overlap with slow transit constipation. The chief underlying pathophysiologic mechanism is a failure of rectoanal coordination.
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Obstructed defecation

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1993
AbstractObstructed defecation is one of the causes of chronic constipation. Clinical tests suggest that patients with obstructed defecation have impaired pelvic floor function. Appropriate management relies on proper identification of the underlying pathophysiology.
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Defecation Dynamics

Pediatrics, 1988
To the Editor.— The recent article by Loening-Baucke et al helps our understanding of defecation dynamics. However, her recommendation that "children with encopresis should have their rectal sensation and their ability to defecate balloons evaluated" (p 678) seems like diagnostic overkill. 1.
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Infrequent Defecation in Children

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1987
To the Editor.— I am writing in reference to the question concerning infrequent defecation or Hirschsprung's disease and the reply to it by Dr Kirschner in the Jan 23/30, 1987, issue of JAMA . 1 There are several points stated, implied, or omitted that should upset any physician caring for children.
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Defecation-induced bronchospasm

The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2000
Acute asthma exacerbations are common. Patients with asthma experience symptoms in response to a wide variety of stimuli, and identifying the precipitating cause may be useful in guiding treatment and preventing future attacks. A case of asthma exacerbation occurring during multiple defecations is reported.
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