Colonic transit, high-resolution anorectal manometry and MRI defecography study of constipation in Parkinson's disease

Despite clinical relevance and potential role on the disease pathogenesis, underlying mechanisms of constipation in Parkinson's disease (PD) remain poorly understood. A systematic assessment using complementary physiological investigations was performed to elucidate constipation pathophysiology in order to improve its symptomatic management.
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research