Effects of biofeedback on obstructive defecation--reconditioning of the defecation reflex? [PDF]
Twenty two patients with obstructive defecation were recruited for relaxation training by domiciliary self regulatory biofeedback. Each patient served as his or her own control for anorectal and proctographic assessments. Biofeedback training improved the obstructive symptoms of the patients and showed significant change in various parameters related ...
M Papachrysostomou, A N Smith
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Evaluation of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) using magnetic resonance defecography (MRD)
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
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Evaluating the Surgeons' Perception of Difficulties of Two Techniques to Perform STARR for Obstructed Defecation Syndrome: A Multicenter Randomized Trial. [PDF]
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
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Colonic content: effect of diet, meals, and defecation [PDF]
This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Bendezú, Á., Mego, M., Monclús, E., Merino, X., Accarino, A., Malagelada, J., Navazo, I., Azpiroz, F. Colonic content: effect of diet, meals, and defecation. "Neurogastroenterology and motility",
Accarino Garaventa, Anna María+7 more
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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
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Managing constipation in adults with co-morbidities [PDF]
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
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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
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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]
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
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Disorders of the pelvic floor and anal sphincters; a gastroenterologist’s perspective
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
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Transperineal rectocele repair is ideal for patients presenting with fecal incontinence [PDF]
Purpose Rectocele can be associated with both obstructed defecation and fecal incontinence. There exists a great variety of operative techniques to treat patients with rectocele.
Marie Shella De Robles+1 more
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