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Rectal Hyposensitivity
(2012-10)
Ghrelin and Motilin Control Systems in GI Physiology and Therapeutics.
(Springer, Cham, 2016-12-30)
Ghrelin and motilin are released from gastrointestinal endocrine cells during hunger, to act through G protein-coupled receptors that have closely related amino acid sequences. The actions of ghrelin are more complex than ...
Short-Term Daily Intake of Polydextrose Fiber Does Not Shorten Intestinal Transit Time in Constipated Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
(MDPI AG, 2018-07-19)
Chronic constipation (CC) remains a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that conveys a substantial healthcare burden. Expert guidelines recommend increasing fiber intake, yet the clinical evidence to support this needs ...
Coexistent faecal incontinence and constipation: A cross-sectional study of 4027 adults undergoing specialist assessment.
(2020-10)
Background: In contrast to paediatric and geriatric populations, faecal incontinence and constipation in adults are generally considered separate entities. This may be incorrect. Methods: Cross-sectional study of consecutive ...
The London Classification: Improving Characterization and Classification of Anorectal Function with Anorectal Manometry.
(2020-09-15)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Objective measurement of anorectal sensorimotor function is a requisite component in the clinical evaluation of patients with intractable symptoms of anorectal dysfunction. Regrettably, the utility of ...