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Abdominal bloating and distension are common in patients with constipation. The precise mechanism of abdominal distension remains uncertain. We hypothesized that constipated patients with bloating plus distension exhibit a greater degree of anorectal dysfunction, potentially affecting gas evacuation, than those without distension. Therefore, our aim was to evaluate anorectal function and other clinical features in patients with constipation who exhibit bloating with and without distension.
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Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Investigation Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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