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Dyssynergic Defecation and Biofeedback Therapy

2008; Elsevier BV; Volume: 37; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.gtc.2008.06.011

1558-1942

Satish S.C. Rao,

Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques

Constipation caused by dyssynergic defecation is common and affects up to one half of patients with this disorder. It is possible to diagnose this problem through history, prospective stool diaries, and anorectal physiologic tests. Randomized controlled trials have now established that biofeedback therapy is not only efficacious but superior to other modalities and that the symptom improvement is caused by a change in underlying pathophysiology. Development of userfriendly approaches to biofeedback therapy and use of home biofeedback programs will significantly enhance the adoption of this treatment by gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons.