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Evaluation of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) using magnetic resonance defecography (MRD)

open access: yesThe Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2020
Background Obstructed defecation syndrome is associated with varying combinations of a host of ano-rectal abnormalities, and no physical examination can demonstrate these abnormalities.
Arshed Hussain Parry, Abdul Haseeb Wani
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical Interventions and the Use of Device-Aided Therapy for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence and Defecatory Disorders [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The purpose of this clinical practice update expert review is to describe the key principles in the use of surgical interventions and device-aided therapy for managing fecal incontinence (FI) and defecatory disorders.
Bharucha, Adil E.   +2 more
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Treatment of Obstructed Defecation [PDF]

open access: yesClinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2005
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.
openaire   +2 more sources

Does 4D transperineal ultrasound have additional value over 2D transperineal ultrasound for diagnosing posterior pelvic floor disorders in women with obstructed defecation syndrome? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
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
core   +1 more source

Obstructive Defecation in Middle-aged Women [PDF]

open access: yesDigestive Diseases and Sciences, 2008
Obstructive defecation, a significant contributor to constipation, is frequently reported in middle-aged women, yet few population-based studies have established prevalence in this group. We analyzed data from the Reproductive Risks for Incontinence Study at Kaiser, a population-based cohort of racially diverse women, 40-69 years old, to describe the ...
Madhulika G, Varma   +5 more
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Influence of age, mode of delivery and parity on the prevalence of posterior pelvic floor dysfunctions

open access: yesArquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2011
CONTEXT: The correlation between vaginal delivery, age and pelvic floor dysfunctions involving obstructed defecation is still a matter of controversy.
Sthela Maria Murad-Regadas   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

High-Volume Transanal Surgery with CPH34 HV for the Treatment of III-IV Degree Haemorrhoids: Final Short-Term Results of an Italian Multicenter Clinical Study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The clinical chart of 621 patients with III-IV haemorrhoids undergoing Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy (SH) with CPH34 HV in 2012-2014 was consecutively reviewed to assess its safety and efficacy after at least 12 months of follow-up.
Caldarelli, Giuseppe   +11 more
core   +3 more sources

Disorders of the pelvic floor and anal sphincters; a gastroenterologist’s perspective

open access: yesRevista Médica Clínica Las Condes, 2013
The integration and coordination of the musculature of the pelvic floor and the anal sphincters is critical to two important physiological functions: defecation and continence.
Eamonn M.M. Quigley, MD FRCP FACP FACG FRCPI
doaj   +1 more source

Native Tissue Posterior Compartment Repair for Isolated Posterior Vaginal Prolapse: Anatomical and Functional Outcomes

open access: yesMedicina, 2022
Background and Objectives: Posterior compartment prolapse is associated with constipation and obstructed defecation syndrome. However, there is still a lack of consensus on the optimal treatment for this condition.
Giuseppe Marino   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Imaging in patients with obstructed defecation [PDF]

open access: yesTechniques in Coloproctology, 2013
Piloni et al. make an important contribution with ‘‘MRdefecography in obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS): technique, diagnostic criteria, and grading’’ [1]. It is pleasing to see an increasing trend toward comprehensive assessment of patients suffering from ODS in the gray zone between gynecology, urogynecology, gastroenterology, and colorectal ...
H P, Dietz, J, Cartmill
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