Open AccessComparative outcome of stapled trans-anal rectal resection and macrogol in the treatment of defecation disorders
Author(s) -
Ivano Biviano
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v17.i37.4199
Subject(s) - medicine , defecography , anorectal manometry , defecation , constipation , bloating , intussusception (medical disorder) , obstructed defecation , fecal incontinence , rectal examination , rectal prolapse , surgery , abdominal pain , rectum , prostate cancer , cancer
To prospectively assess the efficacy and safety of stapled trans-anal rectal resection (STARR) compared to standard conservative treatment, and whether preoperative symptoms and findings at defecography and anorectal manometry can predict the outcome of STARR.
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