Dyssynergic defecation: The not so hidden partner in constipation
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Dyssynergic Defecation
Dyssynergic defecation is common and affects up to one half of patients with chronic constipation. This acquired behavioral problem is due to the inability to coordinate the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles to evacuate stools. A detailed history, prospective stool diaries, and a careful digital rectal examination will not only identify the nature of bowel dysfunction, but also raise the index...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0254-8860,0975-0711
DOI: 10.1007/s12664-018-0866-5