title: Rectal irrigation for relief of functional bowel disorders.
abstract: This article examines the use of rectal irrigation for the symptomatic relief of functional bowel disorders in certain groups of patients. The authors undertook a study of 80 patients and conclude that it is a valuable treatment for some patients.
authors.affiliation: Angela Gardiner BSc(Hons), Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, East Yorkshire. A.B.Gardiner@hull.ac.uk
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gardiner
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: Graeme
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Duthie
mesh_terms: D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000628:therapy*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D016896:Treatment Outcome