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9262531

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-8-28
pubmed:abstractText
Acute and chronic constipation are common conditions. In most instances, a thorough history and digital rectal examination provide sufficient information to begin treatment. Occasionally, imaging studies can be useful to confirm the presence of a suspected abnormality. The acute onset of constipation suggests colonic obstruction. Plain abdominal radiographs may be sufficient to determine the level and cause of the obstruction, such as sigmoid or cecal volvulus. Barium enema radiographic examination or colonoscopy may also be useful to detect the cause of obstruction. In patients with chronic constipation, plain abdominal radiographs can be used to show the extent of fecal impaction. Colonic transit time can be assessed on serial abdominal radiographs after the patient has ingested radiopaque markers. Evacuation proctography can be used to diagnose a variety of functional disorders of the rectum and anus, such as rectocele, intussusception and abnormal perineum floor descent.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0002-838X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
56
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
513-20
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1997
pubmed:articleTitle
Diagnostic imaging in the evaluation of constipation in adults.
pubmed:affiliation
University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Case Reports