التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Biofeedback Avoids Surgery in Patients with Slow-Transit Constipation. |
| المؤلفون: |
Brown, S. R., Donati, D., Seow-Choen, F., Ho, Y.-H. |
| المصدر: |
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum; May2001, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p737-739, 3p, 1 Chart |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
PHYSIOLOGICAL control systems, CONSTIPATION, PELVIC floor, COLECTOMY, MEDICAL screening |
| مستخلص: |
Biofeedback is established treatment for intractable constipation in patients with an element of pelvic floor dysfunction. In those with intractable slow-transit constipation and normal pelvic floor function, colectomy is usually recommended. We report four patients with isolated slow-transit constipation who benefited from biofeedback and avoided surgery. All four patients were extensively investigated for pelvic floor dysfunction before undergoing a standard biofeedback course of four outpatient sessions. All improved in terms of bowel frequency, laxative use. bloating, straining, and lifestyle. Improvement has been maintained for a median of nine (range, 5-12) months without the requirement for further treatment. Biofeedback represents a safe and inexpensive treatment for these patients and may avoid surgery in a significant proportion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
