Gastrointestinal Resource Center
Sigmoid Colon Angiomyolipoma as a Culprit for Intermittent Constipation and Hematochezia
In this article, we report a case of a 62-year-old man who presented with intermittent hematochezia and constipation who was found to have an angiomyolipoma in the sigmoid colon.
Read moreMetagenomics analysis reveals unique gut microbiota signature of slow-transit constipation
Altered gut microbiota may play a role in slow-transit constipation (STC). We conducted a study of gut microbiota composition and functionality in STC using metagenomic analyses.
Read moreInvestigation of functional constipation in elderly inpatients and analysis of its influencing factors: A cross-sectional study
To investigate the prevalence of functional constipation (FC) in elderly hospitalized patients and analyze the influencing factors
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Intermittent Colonic Exoperistalsis Reduced Suppositories and Oral Laxatives in Functionally Constipated Women With Slow Transit
Female sex and increasing age are risk factors for constipation. Studies have found colon transit times to be longer in women. Constipation appears or worsens among perimenopausal women. After lifestyle changes, second-line treatment are laxatives.
October 2023
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Agave tequilana Fructans Versus Psyllium plantago for Functional Constipation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of supplementation with Agave tequilana Weber blue variety fructans (Predilife) in the improvement of symptoms in functional constipation.
May/June 2024
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Small Bowel Transit Scintigraphy in Children With Pediatric Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Objective evidence of small intestinal dysmotility is a key criterion for the diagnosis of pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction (PIPO). Small bowel scintigraphy (SBS) allows for objective measurement of small bowel transit (SBT), but limited data are available in children. We aimed to evaluate the utility of SBS in children suspected of gastrointestinal dysmotility.
December 2023
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Application of a New Protocol for a Study of Colonic Transit Using Radiopaque Markers in Functional Constipation for a Population with Rapid Gut Transit
The study’s goal was to establish the appropriate cutoff to distinguish between healthy participants and moderate abnormalities such as functional constipation. The study aimed to find out a cutoff value for STC compared to healthy volunteers in the Indian population using the new Indian protocol of CTS.
July-December 2023
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Defecation Symptoms in Relation to Stool Consistency Significantly Reflect the Dyssynergic Pattern in High-resolution Anorectal Manometry in Constipated Patients
To evaluate the usefulness of a 2-week patient-completed bowel habit and symptom diary as a screening tool for disordered rectoanal coordination (DRC).
January 2024
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Resiliency of the Digestive System During Aging and the Impact of Diet
Increases in life expectancy are contributing to rapid growth in the aging population around the globe. Aging is accompanied by physiological decline and susceptibility to age-related diseases. To enable healthy aging, it is important to understand the independent effects of aging on biological systems and how comorbidities and lifestyle factors may influence the health of these systems.
July/August 2023
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Usefulness of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 in Elderly Individuals With Chronic Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Few reports exist regarding the therapeutic effects of probiotics on chronic constipation in elderly individuals. This study evaluated the effects of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 in elderly individuals with chronic constipation.
March 2023
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