Introduction Chronic constipation is a common disorder with a reported prevalence ranging
from 3% to 27% in the general population. Several management strategies, including …

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 …

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 …

Slow transit constipation has been traditionally considered and classified as a functional
disorder. However, clinical and manometric evidence has been accumulating that suggests …

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 …

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 …

Three distinct types of contractions perform colonic motility functions. Rhythmic phasic
contractions (RPCs) cause slow net distal propulsion with extensive mixing/turning over …

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 …

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 …

Coordinated contractions and motility patterns unique to each gastrointestinal organ
facilitate the digestive process. These motor activities are coordinated by bioelectrical …