MR defecography for obstructed defecation syndrome
Patients with obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) form an important subset of patients with chronic constipation. Evaluation and treatment of these patients has traditionally been difficult.
Ravikumar B Thapar +4 more
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Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy for obstructed defecation syndrome [PDF]
Obstructed defecation remains a serious syndrome. Several procedures have been applied to treat it. A concomitant enterocele excludes some of these procedures, because of potential threat of damaging the bowel. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of patients who underwent laparoscopic nerve sparing ventral rectopexy for obstructed ...
Jacomina W. van den Esschert +5 more
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Treatment of obstructed defecation. [PDF]
Obstructed defecation is a common problem that adversely affects the quality of life for many patients. Known causes of obstructed defecation include pelvic dyssynergy, rectocele, rectal intussusception, enterocele, pelvic organ prolapse, and overt rectal prolapse.
Ellis CN, Essani R.
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Constipation and obstructed defecation. [PDF]
Difficulties with bowel function are common and may be due to several causes including slow colonic transit and obstructed defecation. The anatomical and pathophysiological changes associated with these conditions are varying, often incompletely understood, and in many cases have limited treatment outcomes. Patients present with variable complaints and
Steele SR, Mellgren A.
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High-resolution anorectal manometry for diagnosing obstructed defecation syndrome associated with moderate rectocele compared to healthy individuals [PDF]
Background Few studies have investigated healthy female individuals (HFI) and those with obstructed defecation syndrome associated with moderate rectocele in women (MRW), identified using three-dimensional high-resolution anorectal manometry (3D HRAM ...
Hong Zhi Geng +4 more
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Rectal Contractility in Patients With Fecal Incontinence and Obstructed Defecation Compared to Normal Subjects [PDF]
H. Gregersen, R.K. Mittal
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The ‘bother’ of obstructed defecation [PDF]
ABSTRACTObjectiveTo examine the relationship of visual analog scale (VAS) ‘bother’ scores for obstructed defecation (OD) with demographic data, physical examination and sonographic findings of the posterior compartment.MethodsAll patients seen at a urogynecology clinic between January and October 2013 were included.
Pakeeza A. Alam +4 more
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Mucopexy-Recto Anal Lifting (MuRAL) in managing obstructed defecation syndrome associated with prolapsed hemorrhoids and rectocele: preliminary results. [PDF]
Pagano C +4 more
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Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of “biofeedback” (BF), electrostimulation (ES), and of the high-fiber diet associated with behavioral therapy in women with obstructed evacuation and paradoxical puborectalis contraction and to ...
Germana Mesquita Magalhães +5 more
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Time trend in the surgical management of obstructed defecation syndrome: a multicenter experience on behalf of the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR). [PDF]
Picciariello A +7 more
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