Journal article
The Sphincter of O’Beirne—Part 2: Report of a Case of Chronic Constipation with Autonomous Dyssynergia
Abstract
BackgroundChronic constipation can have one or more of many etiologies, and a diagnosis based on symptoms is not sufficient as a basis for treatment, in particular surgery.AimTo investigate the cause of chronic constipation in a patient with complete absence of spontaneous bowel movements.MethodsHigh-resolution colonic manometry was performed to assess motor functions of the colon, rectum, the sphincter of O’Beirne and the anal …
Authors
Chen J-H; Collins SM; Milkova N; Pervez M; Nirmalathasan S; Tan W; Hanman A; Huizinga JD
Journal
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Vol. 66, No. 10, pp. 3529–3541
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
October 2021
DOI
10.1007/s10620-020-06723-3
ISSN
0163-2116