title: Simplified balloon expulsion test.
abstract: The balloon expulsion test is a simple and inexpensive method to evaluate a patient's ability to expel and retain stool. In conjunction with other methods, it assists in identifying patients with outlet obstruction or incontinence. A simplified method of performing a balloon expulsion test is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Wilford Hall, USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas 78236.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Beck
mesh_terms: D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003248:Constipation / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans