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Surgery for constipation.

Authors :
Henry, M.M.
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition). 2/11/89, Vol. 298 Issue 6670, p346. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Examines the efficacy of surgery in treating idiopathic constipation. Causes of constipation; Lack of clinical results of partial colectomy in patients with constipation; Conclusion that surgery cannot be advocated for pelvic outlet obstruction.

Subjects

Subjects :
*CONSTIPATION
*THERAPEUTICS
*SURGERY

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Language :
English
ISSN :
09598146
Volume :
298
Issue :
6670
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4849481
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.298.6670.346
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