ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2020
Defecation function and quality of life in patients with slow-transit constipation after colectomy.
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- Pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic innovations, and multimodal therapeutic strategies for slow transit constipation.BMC gastroenterology · 2025Review
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- Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Constipation.The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi · 2024Review
- Rhubarb extract rebuilding the mucus homeostasis and regulating mucin-associated flora to relieve constipation.Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) · 2023Article
- 2022 Seoul Consensus on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Functional Constipation.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2023Review
- Analysis of Key Genes for Slow Transit Constipation Based on RNA Sequencing.International journal of general medicine · 2022Article
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- Slow Transit Constipation: Pathophysiological Perspectives and Management Updates.Journal of digestive diseasesReview
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough total or subtotal colectomy for slow-transit constipation (STC) has been proven to be a definite treatment, the associated defecation function and quality of life (QOL) are rarely studied.
aimTo evaluate the effectiveness of surgery for STC regarding defecation function and QOL.
methodsFrom March 2013 to September 2017, 30 patients undergoing surgery for STC in our department were analyzed. Preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative 3-mo, 6-mo, 1-year, and 2-year follow-up details were recorded. Defecation function was assessed by bowel movements, abdominal pain, bloating, straining, laxative, enema use, diarrhea, and the Wexner constipation and incontinence scales. QOL was evaluated using the gastrointestinal QOL index and the 36-item short form survey.
resultsThe majority of patients (93.1%, 27/29) stated that they benefited from the operation at the 2-year follow-up. At each time point of the follow-up, the number of bowel movements per week significantly increased compared with that of the preoperative conditions (
conclusionTotal or subtotal colectomy for STC is not only effective in alleviating constipation-related symptoms but also in enhancing patients' QOL.
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