Systematic review and meta ‐analysis: defecography should be a first‐line diagnostic modality in patients with refractory constipation

ConclusionsPathological structural abnormalities, as well as functional abnormalities, are common in patients with chronic constipation. Since structural abnormalities cannot be evaluated using nonimaging test modalities (balloon expulsion and anorectal manometry), defecography should be considered the first ‐line diagnostic test if resources allow.

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Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - November 11, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ugo Grossi, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Henriette Heinrich, Stuart A. Taylor, Charles H. Knowles, S. Mark Scott Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH META ‐ANALYSIS Source Type: research