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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2011; 17(37): 4199-4205
Published online Oct 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i37.4199
Published online Oct 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i37.4199
Table 2 Presenting symptoms in responders and non-responders to stapled trans-anal rectal resection n (%)
| Responders | Non-responders | P value | |
| Straining | 16 (100) | 12 (86) | 0.4 |
| Hard stools | 14 (87) | 13 (93) | 0.9 |
| Incomplete evacuation | 16 (100) | 11(78) | 0.2 |
| Anal blockage | 15 (94) | 12 (86) | 0.9 |
| Digital facilitation | 4 (25) | 7 (50) | 0.3 |
| < 3 BM/wk | 13 (81) | 10 (71) | 0.8 |
| Laxatives | 14 (87) | 13 (93) | 0.9 |
- Citation: Biviano I, Badiali D, Candeloro L, Habib FI, Mongardini M, Caviglia A, Anzini F, Corazziari ES. Comparative outcome of stapled trans-anal rectal resection and macrogol in the treatment of defecation disorders. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(37): 4199-4205
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i37/4199.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i37.4199