European society of neurogastroenterology and motility guidelines on functional constipation in adults
J Serra, D Pohl, F Azpiroz, G Chiarioni… - …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Chronic constipation is a common disorder with a reported prevalence ranging
from 3% to 27% in the general population. Several management strategies, including …
from 3% to 27% in the general population. Several management strategies, including …
Chronic constipation: an evidence-based review
L Leung, T Riutta, J Kotecha… - The Journal of the …, 2011 - Am Board Family Med
Background: Chronic constipation is a common condition seen in family practice among the
elderly and women. There is no consensus regarding its exact definition, and it may be …
elderly and women. There is no consensus regarding its exact definition, and it may be …
Long-term study on the effects of visual biofeedback and muscle training as a therapeutic modality in pelvic floor dyssynergia and slow-transit constipation
E Battaglia, AM Serra, G Buonafede… - Diseases of the colon …, 2004 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE: Biofeedback training has been shown as an effective therapeutic measure in
patients with pelvic floor dyssynergia, at least in the short term. Long-term effects have …
patients with pelvic floor dyssynergia, at least in the short term. Long-term effects have …
[HTML][HTML] Slow transit constipation: a functional disorder becomes an enteric neuropathy
G Bassotti, V Villanacci - World journal of gastroenterology: WJG, 2006 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Slow transit constipation has been traditionally considered and classified as a functional
disorder. However, clinical and manometric evidence has been accumulating that suggests …
disorder. However, clinical and manometric evidence has been accumulating that suggests …
[HTML][HTML] Normal aspects of colorectal motility and abnormalities in slow transit constipation
G Bassotti, G de Roberto, D Castellani… - World journal of …, 2005 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Human colonic motility is a relatively difficult topic to investigate. However, the refinement of
manometric techniques in recent years enabled us to study both the proximal and distal …
manometric techniques in recent years enabled us to study both the proximal and distal …
Colonic motility in man: features in normal subjects and in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation
G Bassotti, G Iantorno, S Fiorella… - Official journal of the …, 1999 - journals.lww.com
The human colon is still a relatively unknown viscus, especially concerning its motor activity.
However, in recent years, techniques have been perfected that allow a better understanding …
However, in recent years, techniques have been perfected that allow a better understanding …
Colonic motility: from bench side to bedside
SK Sarna - 2010 - books.google.com
Three distinct types of contractions perform colonic motility functions. Rhythmic phasic
contractions (RPCs) cause slow net distal propulsion with extensive mixing/turning over …
contractions (RPCs) cause slow net distal propulsion with extensive mixing/turning over …
Regional variation in the neurochemical coding of the myenteric plexus of the human colon and changes in patients with slow transit constipation
D Wattchow, S Brookes, E Murphy… - …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
There are differences in the structure and function between regions of the colon. In patients
with slow transit constipation the activity of all regions is markedly slowed. Counts of colonic …
with slow transit constipation the activity of all regions is markedly slowed. Counts of colonic …
Abnormal colonic propagated activity in patients with slow transit constipation and constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
G Bassotti, F Chistolini, G Marinozzi, A Morelli - Digestion, 2003 - karger.com
Background: The pathophysiological basis of constipation is still unclear, and the role of
colonic dysfunction is debated, especially in irritable bowel syndrome. Objective data are …
colonic dysfunction is debated, especially in irritable bowel syndrome. Objective data are …
Bioelectrical signals for the diagnosis and therapy of functional gastrointestinal disorders
R Avci, KJW Miller, N Paskaranandavadivel… - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Coordinated contractions and motility patterns unique to each gastrointestinal organ
facilitate the digestive process. These motor activities are coordinated by bioelectrical …
facilitate the digestive process. These motor activities are coordinated by bioelectrical …