Browsing Queen Mary University of London Theses by Subject "faecal incontinence"
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The role of rectal hyposensitivity in the development of functional hindgut disorders: clinical significance and pathophysiology
(Queen Mary University of London, 2014-08-09)Background Rectal hyposensitivity (RH) is associated with functional hindgut disorders. It is hypothesized to involve afferent pathway dysfunction. However, little is known regarding its clinical impact. Aims To assess ... -
Studies of anorectal function using high resolution anorectal manometry in health and faecal incontinence
(Queen Mary University of London, 2017-04-01)Faecal incontinence (FI) is a prevalent complaint in Western populations and causes significant disability. Impaired motor function of the anal canal is a common pathophysiological feature and assessment of sphincteric ... -
The taxonomy, bathymetric distribution and species composition of halocyprid ostracods in the Gulf of Oman
(Queen Mary University of London, 2012)Halocyprid ostracods are small abundant crustaceans in marine mesozooplankton communities. They feed on the detrital fluxes sinking from the surface into the deep ocean and so play an important ecological role in the ...