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The Association Between Sanitation, Hygiene, and Stunting in Children Under Two-Years (an Analysis of Indonesia's Basic Health Research, 2013) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: This study aims to identify the relationship between sanitation, hygiene, and stunting in children under two-years in Indonesia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that examined 9,688 children under the age of two.
Badriyah, L. (Lulu'ul)   +1 more
core   +2 more sources

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
core   +2 more sources

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

Surgery for constipation : systematic review and practice recommendations : Results II: Hitching procedures for the rectum (rectal suspension) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Aim To assess the outcomes of rectal suspension procedures (forms of rectopexy) in adults with chronic constipation. Method Standardised methods and reporting of benefits and harms were used for all CapaCiTY reviews that closely adhered to PRISMA ...
Brown, S. R.   +6 more
core   +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

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

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

Managing constipation in adults with co-morbidities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Constipation can be described in a number of ways but in general it is related to straining, reduced frequency of defecation and/or a sensation of incomplete bowel emptying.
Gardiner, Anji, Hilton, Andrea
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
openaire   +2 more sources

Evaluating the Surgeons' Perception of Difficulties of Two Techniques to Perform STARR for Obstructed Defecation Syndrome: A Multicenter Randomized Trial. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND After initial enthusiasm in the use of a dedicated curved stapler (CCS-30 Contour Transtar) to perform stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), difficulties have emerged in this surgical technique.
Adolfo Renzi, Md   +11 more
core   +1 more source

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