1993Journal of Gastroenterology and HepatologyRequires access

Obstructed defecation

Wei Sun

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Abstract

Obstructed defecation is one of the causes of chronic constipation. Clinical tests suggest that patients with obstructed defecation have impaired pelvic floor function. Appropriate management relies on proper identification of the underlying pathophysiology.

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Obstructed defecation is one of the causes of chronic constipation. Clinical tests suggest that patients with obstructed defecation have impaired pelvic floor function. Appropriate management relies on proper identification of the underlying pathophysiology.

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Obstructed defecation is one of the causes of chronic constipation. Clinical tests suggest that patients with obstructed defecation have impaired pelvic floor function. Appropriate management relies on proper identification of the underlying pathophysiology.

Key concepts: Medicine, Obstructed defecation, Defecation, Constipation, Chronic constipation, Defecography, Pelvic floor, Pathophysiology

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