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ChildrenBackground: Despite the limited understanding of its precise mechanism of action, sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) has proven to be helpful for pediatric patients with constipation, particularly those with fecal incontinence.
Lev Dorfman +6 more
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Rapid and Accurate Pressure Sensing Device for Direct Measurement of Intraocular Pressure. [PDF]
, 2020 PurposeIntraocular pressure (IOP) is the primary modifiable risk factor for glaucoma. Current devices measure IOP via the dynamic response of the healthy cornea and do not provide the accurate IOP measurements for patients with altered corneal ...
Camp, Andrew +4 more
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Long‐term results of the Musset surgical technique in the treatment of recto‐vaginal fistulas
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Recto‐vaginal fistulas (RVF) are a rare pathology, mostly affecting developing countries. They are mainly obstetrical (88% of cases) and have an incidence of 0.5%. Musset's surgical technique in the management of RVF has been the subject of few studies and there is little data in the literature concerning the evaluation of its long ...
Joy Bloomfield +5 more
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Fecal incontinence: the quality of reported randomized, controlled trials in the last ten years. [PDF]
, 2008 This study was designed to analyze the characteristics and the quality of reporting of randomized, controlled trials published during the last ten years on fecal ...
Chelvanayagam, Sonya +2 more
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Journal of Biophotonics, EarlyView.This study shows that near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is capable of identifying changes in oxygenation of the pelvic floor muscles during rest and contraction, offering a promising noninvasive alternative for clinical assessment and research in women's health.
Iasmin Pereira Cabral Miranda +11 more
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Effects of Chin-Down Maneuver on Pharyngeal Pressure Generation According to Dysphagia and Viscosity [PDF]
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2020 Objective To demonstrate the effects of chin-down maneuver on swallowing by using high-resolution manometry (HRM). Methods HRM data of 20 healthy subjects and 64 dysphagic patients were analyzed. Participants swallowed 5 mL of thin and honey-like liquids
Sun Myoung Lee +5 more
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Dysphagia in children with esophageal atresia: current diagnostic options [PDF]
, 2015 © 2017 Georg Thieme Verlag KGDysphagia or swallowing disorder is very common (range, 15–52%) in patients with esophageal atresia. Children present with a wide range of symptoms.
Allegaert, K +3 more
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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Dolichocolon (DC), classified under ICD‐10 code Q43.8 (“Other specified congenital malformations of intestine”), refers to an elongated or redundant large intestine. Recent studies in adults indicate a role for dolichocolon in constipation and disorders of gut‐brain interaction.
David Simon +10 more
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Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy versus V-Y Anoplasty in Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: a Comparative Trial Based on Manometry Results [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2019 Background: Conservative treatment of chronic anal fissure (CAF) is the first line of treatment. Patients who fail conservative treatment are offered surgical treatment in the form of lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) or V-Y anoplasty.Objective: This
Marwa Sobhi +4 more
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A pressão do esfíncter esofagiano superior varia durante a manometria esofágica [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND:The upper esophageal sphincter is composed of striated muscle. The stress of intubation and the need to inhibit dry swallows during an esophageal manometry test may lead to variations in basal pressure of this sphincter.
Herbella, Fernando A. M. +4 more
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