Rectal irrigation for relief of functional bowel disorders.
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.
Gardiner
Angela
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Angela Gardiner BSc(Hons), Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, East Yorkshire. A.B.Gardiner@hull.ac.uk
Marshall
Jill
J
Duthie
Graeme
G
D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000628:therapy*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D016896:Treatment Outcome