Management of the neurogenic bowel in patients with spinal cord injury

Autor: J G, Banwell, G H, Creasey, A M, Aggarwal, J T, Mortimer
Rok vydání: 1993
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Zdroj: The Urologic clinics of North America. 20(3)
ISSN: 0094-0143
Popis: Bowel dysfunction in patients with spinal cord injury has a significant impact on quality of life as well as causing morbidity and death. This article reviews the pathophysiologic features of the neurogenic bowel of patients with spinal cord injury. Also discussed are the clinical manifestations, current options for management, and newer approaches that address this chronic and debilitating problem.
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