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Work-up of the constipated patient.

Abstract

Constipation is a common problem. Evaluation of patients should include a detailed history and clinical examination followed by radiologic and physiologic testing. The order of testing is dependent on patient symptoms and physician preference. The options are described along with their limitations.

Entities: Disease Species

Keywords: Constipation; evaluation; transit studies

Year: 2008 PMID： 20011444 PMCID： PMC2780252 DOI： 10.1055/s-0028-1089948

Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Colon Rectal Surg ISSN： 1530-9681

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1. Significance of defecographic parameters in diagnosing pelvic floor dyssynergia.

Authors: Moo-Kyung Seong; Tae-Won Kim
Journal: J Korean Surg Soc Date: 2013-03-26

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