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Colonic wall thickness measured
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Colonic strictures represent an advanced stage of fibrosing colonopathy in patients with cystic fibrosis. AIMS: To clarify whether ultrasonography can identify patients with an early stage of fibrosing colonopathy and to determine clinical factors that influence bowel wall thickening....Read More |
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ACE_complications |
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Colon
Many children with chronic constipation
and fecal incontinence have benefited from the antegrade colonic enema (ACE) procedure.
Routine antegrade colonic lavage often allows such children to avoid daytime soiling. This report describes 2 children in whom
the ACE procedure ....Read More |
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Antegrade_Colonic_Enema |
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Constipation and fecal incontinence can
severely affect quality of life for patients, particularly when simultaneously present.
Malone antegrade colonic enema enables periodic colonic emptying, thus preventing
uncontrolled passage of feces and constipation.....
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Antegrade_Colonic_Enema1 |
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This study was designed to evaluate patient
self-reported outcome of the Malone antegrade continent enema at a single institution
in patients suffering from severe defecatory disorders.... Read More
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Bad news for sodium phosphate
enemas |
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Enemas
are used by individuals with constipation and are often required before certain
medical diagnostic procedures and surgical interventions. However, abnormalities
in serum electrolyte concentrations have been associated with enema use....Read More |
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Colonic irrigation for defecation disorders after dynamic graciloplasty |
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Colonic irrigation can be
considered as an additional or salvage treatment for defecation disorders after
unsuccessful or partially successful DGP. In this study, the effectiveness of colonic
irrigation for the treatment of persistent fecal incontinence and constipation after
DGP is investigated....Read More |
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CI_with_spinal_cord_injuries |
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This study aimed to evaluate
the colorectal luminal transport obtained by retrograde colonic washout with a new
scintigraphic technique....Read
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Colorectal_Dysfunction |
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To evaluate results of the
Enema Continence Catheter (ECC) and the Malone Antegrade Continence Enema (MACE)
applied in patients with severe neurogenic colorectal dysfunction....Read More |
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Denmark_Study |
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The study aims to compare
a newly developed system for transanal colonic irrigation
(Peristeen Anal irrigation) with a bowel management regime that does not
include irrigation
in a prospective, randomized trial in spinal cord lesion patients (SCL- patients)
with...Read More |
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MACE_6_year_study
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The initial description
of the Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE) relied on a reversed, tunneled and
reimplanted appendix. In 1999 we reported our in situ technique that uses windows
developed in the appendiceal mesentery for imbrication....Read More |
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Prospective_Study_CI_for_defaecation_disorders |
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Retrograde colonic irrigation is a possible
treatment for defaecation disorders when conservative treatment or surgery has failed.
The aim of this prospective study was to investigate its effectiveness....Read More |
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RCI_for_Defaecation_disturbances |
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Irrigation of the distal part of the large bowel is a
nonsurgical alternative for patients with defaecation disturbances. In our institution,
all patients with defaecation disturbances, not responding to medical treatment
and biofeedback therapy, were offered retrograde colonic irrigation (RCI)...Read More |
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RCI_for_faecal_incontinence
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Continence disturbances, especially fecal soiling, are difficult to treat. Irrigation
of the distal part of the large bowel might be considered as a nonsurgical alternative
for patients with impaired continence...Read More |
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Danbury Hospital News-A New Choice For Colonoscopy Preparation |
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Danbury Hospital is the first hospital
in Connecticut and around the nation to offer an alternative method to cleanse the
bowel to prepare for a colonoscopy- one that is more convenient, quicker, and eliminates
having to drink a gallon of liquid laxatives the night before...Read More |
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The Need for a National Study of Colon Cleansing Procedures |
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I want to challenge the members
of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associaties (SGNA) to conduct a national
research study about cleansing procedures before colonoscopy. As a researcher, I
see potential research projects everywhere, and a recent experience...Read More |
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Effects of Colon Irrigation
on Serum Electrolytes |
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Colon irrigation is a traditional
naturopathic technique frequently used in the preparation for colorectal endoscopy,
radiology and surgery, and for the treatment of constipation and various disorders
associated with endotoxemia of fecal origin1. Several published reports...Read More |
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More support for prebiotic, probiotics for colon health |
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Daily intake of prebiotics and probiotics
may reduce the production of potentially toxic or carcinogenic compounds by suppressing
the activity of certain enzymes, says new research from Belgium..Read More |
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