Perspective Chapter: Obstructed Defecation – From Diagnosis to Treatment

<p id="p1">Obstructed defecation is a common, disabling condition, with significant crossover to other functional gastrointestinal disorders as well as pelvic floor problems. It requires a comprehensive assessment as it involves functional, behavioural, psychological and anatomical aspects. This cha...

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description <p id="p1">Obstructed defecation is a common, disabling condition, with significant crossover to other functional gastrointestinal disorders as well as pelvic floor problems. It requires a comprehensive assessment as it involves functional, behavioural, psychological and anatomical aspects. This chapter will address the broad aspects of obstructed defecation including an in-depth discussion of concepts of normal and abnormal defecation, pathophysiology, and appropriate use of investigations. A summary of nonoperative therapies including biofeedback and irrigation will feature, along with an update on the evidence for surgical options in obstructed defecation.</p>
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spelling intech-11497082023-12-20 Perspective Chapter: Obstructed Defecation – From Diagnosis to Treatment Chris Gillespie Health Sciences <p id="p1">Obstructed defecation is a common, disabling condition, with significant crossover to other functional gastrointestinal disorders as well as pelvic floor problems. It requires a comprehensive assessment as it involves functional, behavioural, psychological and anatomical aspects. This chapter will address the broad aspects of obstructed defecation including an in-depth discussion of concepts of normal and abnormal defecation, pathophysiology, and appropriate use of investigations. A summary of nonoperative therapies including biofeedback and irrigation will feature, along with an update on the evidence for surgical options in obstructed defecation.</p> IntechOpen 2023-12-20 Chapter, Part Of Book https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1149708 doi:10.5772/intechopen.1002688 en ISBN:978-1-83769-956-8 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.intechopen.com/books/1003107 ; Anorectal Disorders - From Diagnosis to Treatment
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Perspective Chapter: Obstructed Defecation – From Diagnosis to Treatment
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