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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Biofeedback pelvic floor muscle training versus posterior tibial nerve electrostimulation in treatment of functional obstructed defecation: a prospective randomized clinical trial [PDF]
Background Functional obstructed defecation is a common anorectal problem among adult population. The objective was to compare the short-term efficacy of biofeedback pelvic floor muscle training versus transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve ...
Emmanuel Kamal Aziz Saba+1 more
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Long-Term Functional Outcome after Internal Delorme's Procedure for Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, and the Role of Postoperative Rehabilitation [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate long-term functional outcomes of Internal Delorme's Procedure (IDP) in patients refractory to conservative treatment for Obstructed Defecation Syndrome (ODS), and to compare those who received postoperative rehabilitation with those ...
C. A. Leo+9 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.
Clyde Ellis
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Does 4D transperineal ultrasound have additional value over 2D transperineal ultrasound for diagnosing posterior pelvic floor disorders in women with obstructed defecation syndrome? [PDF]
Objective To establish the diagnostic test accuracy of two‐dimensional (2D) and four‐dimensional (4D) transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) for diagnosis of posterior pelvic floor disorders in women with obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), in order to ...
Blake, H+6 more
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Management of obstructed defecation. [PDF]
The management of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is mainly conservative and mainly consists of fiber diet, bulking laxatives, rectal irrigation or hydrocolontherapy, biofeedback, transanal electrostimulation, yoga and psychotherapy. According to our experience, nearly 20% of the patients need surgical treatment.
Podzemny V, Pescatori LC, Pescatori M.
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MR defecography in obstructed Defecation syndrome [PDF]
Abstract Background ODS is an emerging clinical problem, especially for adult female patients (80%–90%). The pathophysiology of ODS remains to be clearly defined. This is because anatomic defects, such as internal rectal prolapse and rectocele, may be associated with functional alterations, such as ...
Saher Mohamed Elfiky+2 more
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Retraction Note: Evaluation of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) using magnetic resonance defecography (MRD) [PDF]
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
Arshed Hussain Parry, Abdul Haseeb Wani
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Obstructed defecation: the role of anorectal manometry [PDF]
The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical usefulness of anorectal manometry (AM) in patients affected by obstructed defecation (OD).Between January 2007 and December 2010, 379 patients (287 women and 92 men) affected by OD were evaluated. After a preliminary clinical evaluation, defecography and AM were performed. The results were compared with
Pucciani, Filippo+2 more
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Prevalence of Obstructed Defecation among Patients Who Underwent Hemorrhoidectomy and Correlation between Preoperative Constipation Score and Postoperative Patients' Satisfaction: A Prospective Study in Two Centers. [PDF]
Abd El Maksoud WM+8 more
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