Rectal irrigation for relief of functional bowel disorders.
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چکیده
This article examines the use of rectal irrigation for the symptomatic relief of functional bowel disorders in certain groups of patients. The authors undertook a study of 80 patients and conclude that it is a valuable treatment for some patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 19 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004