[HTML][HTML] Constipation in a 40-year-old woman
H Panda, CN Andrews - CMAJ, 2016 - Can Med Assoc
• Constipation is a common problem, and data from systematic reviews suggest this is not an
accurate symptom in diagnosing organic disease. If the patient is also less than 50 years of …
accurate symptom in diagnosing organic disease. If the patient is also less than 50 years of …
Should Diagnostic Colonoscopy Be Indicated for Patients with Constipation?: 513
Purpose: Constipation affects approximately 25% of the population in the United States. It is
not clear whether chronic constipation is associated with an increased risk for colon cancer …
not clear whether chronic constipation is associated with an increased risk for colon cancer …
Diagnostic yield of colonoscopy for constipation as the sole indication
Aim There is controversy over whether constipation as the only symptom should be an
indication for routine diagnostic colonoscopy. The study was carried out to assess the …
indication for routine diagnostic colonoscopy. The study was carried out to assess the …
[CITATION][C] adequate management may reduce the colorectal cancer risk associated with constipation
C Scarpignato, C Blandizzi - Alimentary pharmacology & …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders encountered in clinical
practice. Up to one-fifth of the general population suffers from chronic constipation (CC) …
practice. Up to one-fifth of the general population suffers from chronic constipation (CC) …
Association between constipation and colorectal cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
AM Power, NJ Talley, AC Ford - … journal of the American College of …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVES: Constipation is common in the community, and may affect survival adversely.
An association between constipation and development of colorectal cancer (CRC) could be …
An association between constipation and development of colorectal cancer (CRC) could be …
What is the diagnostic yield of colonoscopy in patients with a referral diagnosis of constipation in South Africa?
M Mjoli, V Govindasamy, TE Madiba - South African Journal of …, 2017 - journals.co.za
Background: Constipation is a common problem for referral to surgical and colorectal units.
Its association with colorectal cancer is controversial. Some authors have found an …
Its association with colorectal cancer is controversial. Some authors have found an …
Chronic constipation as a risk factor for colorectal cancer: results from a nationwide, case-control study
Background & Aims Prolonged colon transit times may increase the contact time between
potential carcinogens in the stool and the colonic mucosa. Nonetheless, previous studies …
potential carcinogens in the stool and the colonic mucosa. Nonetheless, previous studies …
Approach to chronic constipation
F Malekzadeh, R Ansari, R Malekzadeh - Govaresh, 2014 - govaresh.org
Constipation isa common clinical problem that can be functional or organic in origin.
Thiscondition sometimes overlaps with irritable bowel syndrome. Initially, theclinician should …
Thiscondition sometimes overlaps with irritable bowel syndrome. Initially, theclinician should …
Risk of significant endoscopic findings in patients with constipation
J Fink, G Eisen, J Holub, K Knigge - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2004 - giejournal.org
Purpose: Determine the yield of significant endoscopic findings in patients undergoing
colonoscopy for evaluation of constipation. Methods: The Clinical Outcomes Research …
colonoscopy for evaluation of constipation. Methods: The Clinical Outcomes Research …
[PDF][PDF] Etiology and evaluation of chronic constipation in adults
A Wald - UpToDate, Basow, DS (Ed). UpToDate, Waltham, MA, 2008 - dr-notes.com
Constipation is the most common digestive complaint in the general population, and is
associated with substantial economic costs [1-3]. The causes of chronic constipation are …
associated with substantial economic costs [1-3]. The causes of chronic constipation are …