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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2024; 30(45): 4817-4835
Published online Dec 7, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i45.4817
Table 1 Mainstream treatments for obstructed defecation syndrome patients
Conservative management
Lifestyle managementAppropriate water intake, diet rich in fibers
Medical treatmentColonic lavage or rectal irrigation
Pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback
Surgical management
Ventral rectopexy
Stapled transanal rectal resection
Tissue selecting therapy stapled transanal rectal resection
Rectocele repair


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