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Neuronal intestinal dysplasia
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Better Health Channel
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Neuronal intestinal dysplasia (NID) is characterised by the unusually slow passage of waste through the large intestine, which leads to problems such as constipation and uncontrollable soiling. NID may mimic or coincide with Hirschsprung's disease. Treatment options include laxatives and surgery.
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Aug 2008
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Surgery for complete rectal prolapse in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Complete rectal prolapse is when the lower part of the intestine (the rectum) comes through the anus. It is most common in young children and elderly people, although why it happens is unclear. Rectal prolapse can cause complications (such as pain, ulce...
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Feb 2008
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Reconstructive techniques after rectal resection for rectal cancer
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Rectal cancer is a common cancer that requires surgical removal of the rectum and mesorectum for the best chance of cure. Advances in rectal cancer surgery have facilitated sphincter-preserving surgery in the majority of these patients. However, many of...
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Nov 2007
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| Title: |
Drug treatment for faecal incontinence in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Faecal incontinence (inability to control bowel movements or leakage of stool or faeces) is a common health care problem, affecting up to 1 in 10 of adults living at home. This affects daily activities in about 1 or 2 in 100 people. It is more common in...
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Jul 2007
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Electrical stimulation for faecal incontinence in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Faecal incontinence (inability to control bowel movements or leaking stool from the anus) can be a very embarrassing and socially restricting problem. There are many possible causes, including childbirth damage to the muscles which control bowel movemen...
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May 2007
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Surgery for faecal incontinence in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Faecal incontinence (the inability to control the release of flatus or stool) can be debilitating, and is a common reason for older people to need nursing home care. It can happen for many reasons including malformations of the rectum (lower part of the...
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Feb 2007
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Biofeedback and/or sphincter exercises for the treatment of faecal incontinence in adults
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Faecal incontinence (inability to control bowel movements or leaking stool) can be a very embarrassing and socially restricting problem. There are many possible causes, including childbirth damage to the muscles which control bowel movements. Exercises ...
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May 2006
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Methods of repair for obstetric anal sphincter injury
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Ways of repairing damage to the muscles of the back passage following tearing during a difficult vaginal birth....
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Apr 2006
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Faecal Continence Grants Program
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Royal District Nursing Service
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| Description: |
A Care Model for Management of Faecal Incontinence for Clients Receiving Care in their Home
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| Date: |
Dec 2003
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Consumer summary: Dynamic graciloplasty for the treatment of faecal incontinence
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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| Description: |
Dynamic graciloplasty is a surgical technique that has been developed for treating faecal incontinence. ASERNIP-S has reviewed the available published evidence to compare the safety and effectiveness of this procedure with colostomy, an alternative surgical treatment for this condition.
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| Date: |
Oct 2001
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