Outlet obstruction constipation (anismus) managed by biofeedback.
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Outlet obstruction constipation (anismus) managed by biofeedback.
Fifteen subjects presenting with intractable constipation due to obstructive defecation, mean (SEM) duration 8.8 (1.8) years, had the inappropriate contraction and electromyographic changes in the pelvic floor muscles and external and sphincter typical of this condition. An electromyographically derived index was used to grade its severity. A self applied biofeedback device was used to allow el...
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عنوان ژورنال: Gut
سال: 1991
ISSN: 0017-5749
DOI: 10.1136/gut.32.10.1175