Evaluation of Bowel Function Following Radical Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion Using Two Validated Questionnaires: What Are the Effects on Quality of Life?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.04.044
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To assess both short- and long-term constipation symptoms and their impact on quality of life in patients who underwent radical cystectomy (RC) with three different types of urinary diversion: orthotopic neobladder (ONB), continent cutaneous… read more here.
Keywords: constipation symptoms; diversion; constipation; quality life ... See more keywords
Identifying Factors That Predict Worse Constipation Symptoms in Palliative Care Patients: A Secondary Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2016.0331
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The aim of this work was to investigate whether variables identified as likely to impact the experience of constipation in other clinical settings similarly affected the experiences of constipated palliative care patients. BACKGROUND The… read more here.
Keywords: constipation symptoms; care patients; palliative care; constipation ... See more keywords
Preoperative Optimization of Promotility in Robotic Prostatectomy and Minimally Invasive Kidney Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/upj.0000000000000295
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Patients are routinely discharged postoperative day 1 following minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for prostate cancer and kidney cancer. Delays in discharge are often related to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain and… read more here.
Keywords: kidney surgery; surgery; constipation symptoms; constipation ... See more keywords
Polysaccharides from Holothuria leucospilota Relieve Loperamide-Induced Constipation Symptoms in Mice
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032553
Abstract: A vital bioactive component of marine resources is Holothuria leucospilota polysaccharides (HLP). This study examined whether HLP could regulate intestinal flora to treat loperamide-induced constipation. Constipated mice showed signs of prolonged defecation (up by 60.79… read more here.
Keywords: loperamide induced; induced constipation; holothuria leucospilota; constipation symptoms ... See more keywords