Slow Transit Constipation: Pathophysiological Perspectives and Management Updates
Slow transit constipation (STC) is a complex neuromuscular disorder driven by interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) loss and enteric neuropathy. Diagnosis relies on objective transit testing while excluding pelvic floor dysfunction. Management follows a stepwise, phenotype‐driven approach, progressing from conventional laxatives to emerging targeted ...
Athanasios Syllaios +8 more
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Non-invasive central nervous system stimulation to improve bladder and pelvic floor function in the aging population. [PDF]
Chen A, Hwang K, Khavari R.
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Interventional oncology in children: Where are we now?
Abstract Paediatric Interventional Oncology (IO) lags behind adult IO due to a scarcity of specific outcome data. The suboptimal way to evolve this field is relying heavily on adult experiences. The distinct tumour types prevalent in children, such as extracranial germ cell tumours, sarcomas, and neuroblastoma, differ strongly from those found in ...
Premal Amrishkumar Patel +1 more
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Effect of health education combined with biofeedback electrical stimulation on early pelvic floor function and psychology: A retrospective study. [PDF]
Yuan F, Hu Y, Yang C.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Ground level falls are common in the geriatric population, often culminating in Emergency Department attendance and a CT ‘pan scan’. These scans are routinely performed with intravenous iodinated contrast media (ICM). The types of injuries identified in this cohort can often be adequately characterised without ICM.
Christopher Witkowski +2 more
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Volumetric segmentation analysis of the levator ani muscle using magnetic resonance imaging in pelvic floor function assessment [PDF]
Buz Yaşar A, Yüzok RB, Dağıstan E.
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Abstract Background and aims Tissue‐retained needles from intravenous drug use can cause rare but severe complications, ranging from local to systemic infections to needle embolization. Due to the limited evidence and the lack of epidemiological studies on the issue, we systematically reviewed the literature focusing on case reports and case series on ...
Heidi Laukkala +7 more
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Effects of perineal massage at different stages on perineal and postpartum pelvic floor function in primiparous women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Yin J +5 more
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Oncology Rehabilitation in Australia: A National Survey Update
Our cross‐sectional survey found that the number of exercise‐based oncology rehabilitation programs in Australia had increased from 31 programs in 2015 to 76 programs in 2024. However, nationwide program availability remains poor. ABSTRACT Introduction Few exercise‐based oncology rehabilitation programs were available across Australia in 2015. Clinical
Ally Lasscock +2 more
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Pelvic floor function after third and fourth degree perineal lacerations: a case-control study on quality of life. [PDF]
Sartore A +5 more
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