Position paper on transanal irrigation in chronic non-organic constipation
The practice of recto-colonic water irrigation to treat constipation has been used since ancient times with different, uncontrolled, and variably performing methods which have been considered interchangeably all alike. The use of better-performing devices with a standardized methodology is relatively recent, and the term Trans Anal Irrigation (TAI) defines a methodology performed with devices able to control the timing, volume, and pressure of the water introduced into the rectum and colon utilizing a catheter or a cone through the anus.
Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: G. Bazzocchi, E.S. Corazziari, A. Staiano, G. Bassotti, M. Bellini, G. Chiarioni, L. D'Alba, E. Scarpato Tags: Position Paper Source Type: research