Constipation: Pathophysiology and Current Therapeutic Approaches.
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DOI: 10.1007/164_2016_111
Abstract: Chronic constipation is a common, persistent condition affecting many patients worldwide, presenting significant economic burden and resulting in substantial healthcare utilization. In addition to infrequent bowel movements, the definition of constipation includes excessive straining, a… read more here.
Keywords: primary constipation; treatment; pathophysiology; dyssynergic defecation ... See more keywords
Three-dimensional high-resolution anorectal manometry can predict response to biofeedback therapy in defecation disorders
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-019-03297-z
Abstract: PurposeBiofeedback therapy (BT) is a simple and effective technique for managing outlet constipation and fecal incontinence. Several clinical factors are known to predict BT response, but a 50% failure rate persists. Better selection of BT… read more here.
Keywords: predict response; high resolution; response; defecation ... See more keywords
Sacral neuromodulation for the prevention of a permanent stoma in patients with severe defecation disorder following intersphincteric resection
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DOI: 10.1007/s00595-021-02233-5
Abstract: Severe defecation disorder occurs frequently in coloanal anastomosis for low rectal cancer, and may affect quality of life. Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) has been reported to be successful after rectal resection, but there are no results… read more here.
Keywords: defecation disorder; severe defecation; defecation; sacral neuromodulation ... See more keywords
Pelvic floor function following ventral rectopexy versus STARR in the treatment of obstructed defecation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10151-018-1776-3
Abstract: BackgroundObstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), most commonly found in females, can be treated by a transanal or abdominal approach with good success rate. Nevertheless, patients may experience de novo or persisting pelvic floor dysfunctions after surgery.… read more here.
Keywords: pelvic floor; starr; floor function; floor ... See more keywords
Fecobionics assessment of the effect of position on defecatory efficacy in normal subjects
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DOI: 10.1007/s10151-021-02439-2
Abstract: Defecation is a complex process and up to 25% of the population suffer from symptoms of defecatory dysfunction. For functional testing, diagnostics, and therapy of anorectal disorders, it is important to know the optimal defecation… read more here.
Keywords: position; side lying; normal subjects; lying seated ... See more keywords
Efficacy of a Modified Training Program of Adaptive Biofeedback Therapy for Dyssynergic Defecation in Patients with Chronic Constipation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-07094-z
Abstract: Biofeedback therapy is highly effective and safe in treating dyssynergic defecation, which affects more than half of patients with chronic constipation. However, conventional biofeedback training has limitations. This study aims to modify the adaptive biofeedback… read more here.
Keywords: biofeedback; training; group; dyssynergic defecation ... See more keywords
Deconstructing Obstructive Defecation Syndrome with Adaptive Biofeedback
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-07097-w
Abstract: The common syndromes of chronic constipation (CC) and obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) have a significant impact on the quality-of-life of affected patients. In up to 40% of patients, CC is caused by the behavioral condition… read more here.
Keywords: obstructive defecation; treatment; biofeedback; defecation syndrome ... See more keywords
The relationship of defecation symptoms and posterior vaginal wall prolapse in women undergoing pelvic organ prolapse surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.05.027
Abstract: BACKGROUND Defecation symptoms are common among women with pelvic organ prolapse. However, the relationship between posterior vaginal wall prolapse and defecation symptoms remains debatable. Even though there is a plausible biomechanical rationale for posterior wall… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; wall prolapse; prolapse; defecation symptoms ... See more keywords
Defecation initiates walking in the cricket Gryllus bimaculatus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2018.11.004
Abstract: Feces provides information about the donor and potentially attracts both conspecifics and predators and also parasites. The excretory system must be coordinated with other behaviors in insects. We found that crickets started walking forward following… read more here.
Keywords: intact crickets; defecation initiates; defecation; forward walking ... See more keywords
Can botulinum toxin help in managing children with functional constipation and obstructed defecation?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.06.044
Abstract: BACKGROUND Functional constipation (FC) is a common pediatric healthcare problem worldwide. Obstructed defection syndrome (ODS) is frequently presented with an inability to coordinate the bowel movement with pelvic floor muscles. Botulinum toxin (BT) intraanal sphincteric… read more here.
Keywords: group; obstructed defecation; defecation; functional constipation ... See more keywords
Exploring “The Remote” and “The Rural”: Open Defecation and Latrine Use in Uttarakhand, India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2016.12.022
Abstract: Open defecation is a major global health problem. The number of open defecators in India dwarfs that of other states, and most live in rural places. Open defecation is often approached as a problem scaled… read more here.
Keywords: use; rural open; defecation; uttarakhand india ... See more keywords