| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3983505 | Clinical Radiology | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Constipation is a common problem in the western world, which occurs as a consequence of impaired colonic transit and/or due to obstructed defecation. Imaging plays an important role in distinguishing structural from functional causes of constipation. In this article a description of common imaging techniques for diagnosing structural causes of constipation with illustrations of abnormal defecographic findings in patients with obstructive defecation are presented.
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Authors
A. Ganeshan, E.M. Anderson, S. Upponi, A.C. Planner, A. Slater, N. Moore, H. D'Costa, H. Bungay,