Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 7, 2016; 22(25): 5742-5752
Published online Jul 7, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i25.5742
Table 5 Constipation and defecatory dysfunction
MechanismEvaluationTreatment
Slow transit constipationRadiopaque marker study for colonic transitHigh fiber diet, psyllium, proper fluid intake
Wireless motility capsuleAdjustment of anticholinergics and dopaminergic agents
Macrogol1
Lubiprostone2
Dyssynergic defecationAnorectal manometryBiofeedback therapy
Rectal balloon expulsionBotulinum neurotoxin injection into the puborectalis
Defecography