Defecating disorders: a common cause of constipation in women. (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dimitriou, Nikoletta; Shah, Vikas; Stark, Diane; Mathew, Ronnie; Miller, Andrew S; Yeung, Justin MC
• Is Part Of: Women's health. Volume 11:Number 4(2015)
• Page Start: 485
• Page End: 500
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: algorithm -- biofeedback -- bowel functional disorders -- constipation -- defecating disorders -- LVR -- multidisciplinary -- obstructive defecation -- rectal intussusception -- rectocele -- STARR -- treatment; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Women -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.2217/whe.15.25
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-5057

Abstract

Defecating disorders are a common and complex problem. There are a range of anatomical and functional bowel abnormalities that can lead to this condition. Treatment is difficult and needs a multidisciplinary approach. First line treatment for defecating disorders is conservative. For those that fail conservative treatment, some may respond to surgical therapy but with variable results. The aim of this review is to offer an overview of defecating disorders as well as provide an algorithm on how to diagnose and treat them with the help of a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach.