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MR defecography for obstructed defecation syndrome

open access: yesIndian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2015
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
doaj   +4 more sources

Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy for obstructed defecation syndrome [PDF]

open access: hybridSurgical Endoscopy, 2008
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
core   +10 more sources

Treatment of obstructed defecation. [PDF]

open access: bronzeClin Colon Rectal Surg, 2012
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.
europepmc   +6 more sources

Constipation and obstructed defecation. [PDF]

open access: bronzeClin Colon Rectal Surg, 2007
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.
europepmc   +6 more sources

High-resolution anorectal manometry for diagnosing obstructed defecation syndrome associated with moderate rectocele compared to healthy individuals [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Gastroenterology
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
doaj   +2 more sources

The ‘bother’ of obstructed defecation [PDF]

open access: bronzeUltrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2015
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
openalex   +4 more sources

Immediate results from biofeedback and anorectal electrostimulation in the treatment of paradoxical puborectal muscle contraction in women with obstructed defecation

open access: diamondJournal of Coloproctology, 2018
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
doaj   +2 more sources

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