[Diagnostic explorations in constipation].

Abstract

In 40 patients affected with ano-rectal diseases and presenting with severe constipation, the following tests have been performed: ano-rectal manometry, measurement of the sensitivity to rectal distention, study of intestinal transit time; also in some cases a defecography, double contrast barium enema, biopsies, neurological examination, and blood sugar. In 45% of the cases, the examinations enabled to specify the cause of the constipation and establish corresponding therapeutic indications.

• Authors: N Musicco
• Journal: Annales de gastroenterologie et d'hepatologie (Ann Gastroenterol Hepatol (Paris)) 1986 Jul-Sep Vol. 22 Issue 4 Pg. 227-9 ISSN: 0066-2070 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Les explorations diagnostiques dans la constipation.
• PMID: 3752910 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Anal Canal (physiopathology)
• Constipation (diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Gastrointestinal Motility
• Humans
• Male
• Manometry
• Middle Aged
• Physical Examination
• Rectum (physiopathology)
• Syndrome