Dyssynergic Defecation and Biofeedback Therapy

Satish S.C. Rao

doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2008.06.011

Dyssynergic Defecation and Biofeedback Therapy

Satish S.C. Rao

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Abstract

Constipation caused by dyssynergic defecation is common and affects up to one half of patients with this disorder. It is possible to diagnose this problem through history, prospective stool diaries, and anorectal physiologic tests. Randomized controlled trials have now established that biofeedback therapy is not only efficacious but superior to other modalities and that the symptom improvement is caused by a change in underlying pathophysiology. Development of userfriendly approaches to biofeedback therapy and use of home biofeedback programs will significantly enhance the adoption of this treatment by gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	569-586
Number of pages	18
Journal	Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gtc.2008.06.011
State	Published - Sep 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anorectal disorder
Biofeedback therapy
Constipation
Dyssynergic defecation

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Gastroenterology

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