“It’s just horrible”: a qualitative study of patients’ and carers’ experiences of bowel dysfunction in multiple sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00415-017-8527-7
Abstract: Around 50% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience neurogenic bowel dysfunction (constipation and/or faecal incontinence), reducing quality of life and increasing carer burden. No previous qualitative studies have explored the experiences of bowel problems… read more here.
Keywords: dysfunction; bowel dysfunction; multiple sclerosis; experiences bowel ... See more keywords
Bowel Dysfunction in Spinal Cord Injury
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DOI: 10.1007/s11894-018-0655-4
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewTo evaluate and report current evidence regarding the management of bowel dysfunction in spinal cord injury. There is a paucity of high-quality large studies on which to base management advice.Recent FindingsRecent research has… read more here.
Keywords: dysfunction spinal; bowel dysfunction; dysfunction; cord injury ... See more keywords
Prospective evaluation of the management of bowel dysfunction in children with neuropathic lower urinary tract dysfunction and its effect on bladder dynamics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.12.015
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND AIM Children with neuropathic lower urinary tract dysfunction usually suffer from associated bowel dysfunction, urinary tract infection and vesicoureteral reflux. This work aimed to highlight the impact of bowel management on bladder dynamics.… read more here.
Keywords: urinary tract; bowel; bowel dysfunction; dysfunction ... See more keywords
Evaluation of bladder and bowel functions in children with microcephaly and congenital zika syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2021.06.033
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) present structural cortical changes that may compromise the integrity of their connections with urinary and digestive systems, causing bowel and bladder dysfunctions. OBJECTIVE To evaluate bladder and bowel… read more here.
Keywords: bowel; bladder bowel; children czs; bladder ... See more keywords
The Effect of Sacral Neuromodulation in Ambulatory Spina Bifida Patients with Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.11.075
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) in ambulatory spina bifida patients with neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the records of 29 ambulatory spina bifida patients with… read more here.
Keywords: bowel; ambulatory spina; neurogenic bladder; bowel dysfunction ... See more keywords
Bowel dysfunction following pelvic organ cancer: a prospective study on the treatment effect in nurse-led late sequelae clinics
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DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2023.2168214
Abstract: Abstract Background Bowel dysfunction following treatment of pelvic organ cancer is prevalent and impacts the quality of life (QoL). The present study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effects of treating bowel dysfunction in two… read more here.
Keywords: bowel function; bowel; bowel dysfunction; treatment ... See more keywords
An update on the use of pharmacotherapy for opioid-induced bowel dysfunction
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DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2022.2161883
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction With the growing rate of aging and the incidence of chronic diseases, there has been an upsurge in opioid prescription and abuse worldwide. This has been associated with increased reports of opioid-related adverse… read more here.
Keywords: opioid induced; bowel dysfunction; induced bowel; pharmacotherapy ... See more keywords
Understanding the Impact of Bowel Dysfunction on Quality of Life after Rectal Cancer Surgery from the Patient's Perspective.
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DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002621
Abstract: BACKGROUND Bowel dysfunction is an important consequence of rectal cancer surgery and the specific quality of life domains that are affected remain unclear and unaddressed by generic surveys. OBJECTIVE To identify quality of life domains… read more here.
Keywords: rectal cancer; dysfunction; bowel dysfunction; quality life ... See more keywords
Prospective Evaluation of Transanal Irrigation With a Validated Pediatric Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Scoring System
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003383
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of transanal irrigation (TAI) in pediatric patients with neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) who were treatment naïve to catheter-based TAI using Peristeen device (Coloplast). Methods: Prospective recruitment of patients with… read more here.
Keywords: transanal irrigation; time; neurogenic bowel; bowel dysfunction ... See more keywords
Development and external validation of a nomogram and online tool to predict bowel dysfunction following restorative rectal cancer resection: the POLARS score
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2016-312695
Abstract: Objective Bowel dysfunction is common following a restorative rectal cancer resection, but symptom severity and the degree of quality of life impairment is highly variable. An internationally validated patient-reported outcome measure, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome… read more here.
Keywords: bowel; online tool; bowel dysfunction; nomogram online ... See more keywords
Altering Intake and Managing Symptoms: Feasibility of a Diet Modification Intervention for Post-Treatment Bowel Dysfunction in Rectal Cancer.
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DOI: 10.1188/22.cjon.283-292
Abstract: BACKGROUND Bowel dysfunction is a common long-term effect of rectal cancer treatment that affects a survivor's quality of life, with few empirically based interventions for symptom management. OBJECTIVES The objective was to determine the acceptability… read more here.
Keywords: bowel; bowel dysfunction; rectal cancer; treatment ... See more keywords