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defecography
what is 'defecography'?
Definition for Defecography
Defecography is also known as: defecogram, evacuation proctography
Defecography is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: constipation, fecal impaction and anal outlet obstruction.
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diagnosis
constipation
difficulty having bowel movements
Defecography and constipation
fecal impaction
hard difficult to expel stool stuck in rectum in individual with chronic constipation
Defecography and fecal impaction
anal outlet obstruction
narrowed anorectal area
Defecography and anal outlet obstruction
prolapse rectum
protrusion of rectum out of the anus
Defecography and prolapse rectum
rectocele
bulging of rectum into vagina
Defecography and rectocele
intussusception
bowel obstruction caused by telescoping one loop of bowel into another
Defecography and intussusception
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related procedure search results for 'defecography'/associated diagnoses
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Anorectal manometry
test to determine function of muscles and nerves in anus and rectum
Defecography and Anorectal manometry
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
Defecography and Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Defecography and Sigmoidoscopy
Electromyogram (EMG)
Defecography and Electromyogram (EMG)
colonic transit studies
Defecography and colonic transit studies
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Defecography and Proctosigmoidoscopy
Complete metabolic panel
Defecography and Complete metabolic panel
KUB
Defecography and KUB
serum electrolytes
Defecography and serum electrolytes
Disimpaction fecal
Defecography and Disimpaction fecal
Serum T4 free
Defecography and Serum T4 free
Anoscopy
test to visualize anus and rectum
Defecography and Anoscopy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Dynamic
Defecography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Dynamic
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) female pelvis
Defecography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) female pelvis
Barium Enema
Introducing barium into the colon and rectum for radiologicial viewing of bowel
Defecography and Barium Enema
Complete Blood Count
Defecography and Complete Blood Count
Digital rectal exam (DRE)
Defecography and Digital rectal exam (DRE)
Enema
Defecography and Enema
Rectal suppositories
Defecography and Rectal suppositories
Stool softeners
Defecography and Stool softeners
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methylcellulose
Defecography and methylcellulose
magnesium hydroxide
Defecography and magnesium hydroxide
lactulose
Defecography and lactulose
lubiprostone
Defecography and lubiprostone
psyllium
Defecography and psyllium
docusate
Defecography and docusate
docusate(docusate sodium )
Defecography and docusate(docusate sodium )
polyethylene glycol solution
Defecography and polyethylene glycol solution
sodium phosphate
Defecography and sodium phosphate
tegaserod(zelnorm )
Defecography and tegaserod(zelnorm )
magnesium citrate
Defecography and magnesium citrate
mineral oil
Defecography and mineral oil
senna
Defecography and senna
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- Defecography
NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
... structure and function, specifically dynamic proctography (defecography) ... Barium defecography can be used to diagnose an evacuation disorder, excessive ...
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What I need to know about Constipation
Defines constipation and includes steps for prevention, as well as a list of additional ... Defecography test. The doctor inserts a soft paste into the rectum. ...
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/constipation_ez/index.htm
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Defecography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Defecography is the radiographic examination of the operation of the defecation ... Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defecography" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defecography
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Constipation symptoms, causes, and treatments including laxatives and ...
Read details about constipation and the different treatments available for constipation including laxatives, dietary ... studies, defecography, ano-rectal ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=331&page=6
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Defecography in symptomatic older women living at home.
Defecography was performed after intake of a barium meal and vaginal opacification. ... RESULTS: defecography showed perineal descent in 27 patients, rectocele in 29, ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12720625
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Digestive Basics - Constipation
Information about constipation including who gets it and why, how it's ... Defecography is an x ray of the anorectal area that evaluates completeness of ...
http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/dbconstipation_3.htm
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Chapter 3: Methods for Clinical Research in Constipation: Measuring ...
The Symptom Research interactive clinical research textbook contains over 20 ... Anal manometry is distinct from defecography or EMG in that it specifically ...
http://symptomresearch.nih.gov/chapter_3/sec6/cnss6pg2.htm
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Constipation--Thyroid Symptom
Constipation is a problem that can be particularly troublesome for people with ... Defecography--an X-ray that can help identify abnormalities ...
http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/constipation_3.htm
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Defecography in normal volunteers: results and implications.
... J, Bodart P. Defecography: II. Contribution to the ... Bernier P, Stevenson GW, Shorvon P. Defecography commode. Radiology. 1988 Mar;166(3):891?892. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1434461
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Chronic constipation - the role of clinical assessment and colorectal ...
... to colonic transit time, defecography, anorectal manometry and electromyography, as needed. ... Defecography. Diagnosis, Differential. Electromyography. Female ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18425229?ordinalpos=16&it...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bowel incontinence
When to Contact a Medical Professional. What to Expect at Your ... X-ray procedure using a special dye to visualize the bowel while you defecate (defecography) ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003135.htm
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Constipation
Causes and treatments for constipation explained. From the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/constipation
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Ask The Experts: Diagnosis of Anorectal Conditions by MedicineNet.com.
Read about anorectal conditions such as abscess or fistula and the methods ... These include defecography (in which defecation is evaluated with x-rays after ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=78781
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Defecography.
Defecography. Yang XM, Partanen K, Farin P, Soimakallio S. ... Defecography, a dynamic imaging modality, plays an important role in the ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7640087
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Category:Proctology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
D cont. Defecography. E. Endodermal sinus tumor. Enterobiasis. G. Germ cell tumor. Gonadoblastoma ... This page was last modified on 11 February 2009, at 00:14. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Proctology
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Constipation in neurological diseases
... constipation: colon transit time versus defecography. Eur J Radiol. ... Defecography in multiple sclerosis patients with severe constipation. Radiology. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1738209
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Bowel incontinence
This can range from occasionally leaking a small amount of ... X-ray procedure using a special dye to visualize the bowel while you defecate (defecography) ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Bowel-incontinence.htm
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Fecal Incontinence
Explains causes, diagnosis, treatment, and emotional considerations of fecal ... Proctography, also known as defecography, shows how much stool the rectum can ...
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/fecalincontinence
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Characterization of swallowing and defecation in Parkinson's disease
... videoesophagram, colon transit study, defecography, and anorectal manometry. ... puborectalis function was noted on defecography in 31% of Parkinson's disease ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8273792
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Paradoxical puborectalis contraction is a feature of constipation in ...
Defecography in multiple sclerosis patients with severe constipation. Radiology. ... Defecography in normal volunteers: results and implications. Gut. 1989 Dec; ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=486186
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NIDDK Reference Collection
( 800) 654-2452 or (407) 345-4000. Abstract: ... defecography, colonic transit, and anorectal manometry), medical management, and ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/detail.cfm?pubid=5620...
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Category:Medicine stubs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This category is maintained by WikiProject Stub sorting. ... Defecography. Defense blood standard system. Defensive medicine. Deformity. Degeneration (medical) ...
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Bowel incontinence
Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test Special Topic ... defecography (x-ray procedure using a contrast material to visualize the bowel ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/003135trt.htm
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Anismus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Normal defecation involves relaxation of both of these muscles. ... proctography, and MRI defecography.[3] Diagnostic criteria are: fulfillment of ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anismus
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[Defecography in rectal wall prolapse conditions]
We investigated the efficacy of defecography in the assessment of rectal ... Defecography was carried out with Mahieu's technique, but we changed the filter ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10478206
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Fecal incontinence: a clinical approach.
"Fecal incontinence" is defined as the involuntary loss of stool at any time of ... tools such as stool studies, anorectal manometry, defecography, electromyography, ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10747364
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Defecation posture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Flush toilets are meant to be used with the user comfortably seated ... defecography ... and Perineal Descent on Defecography in Korean J Gastroenterol, ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defecation_posture
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Transrectal ultrasound study of the pathogenesis of solitary rectal ...
Division of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Antwerp (UIA), Edegem, ... Engelshoven J. The solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: diagnosis with defecography. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1374554
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RFA HD-00-013 Clinical Trials Network for Female Pelvic Floor Disorders
The Center for Population Research of the National Institute of Child Health and ... of diagnostic testing (e.g., ultrasound, MRI, defecography, video urodynamics) ...
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/RFA/HD-00-013/HD-00-013.htm
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[Radiologic investigation of external rectal prolapse. Assessment in 48 ...
Defecography clearly shows the continuation of invagination out of the anus, ... Therefore, we conclude that defecography is the method of choice, though ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11213413
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Artificial Anal Sphincter in Severe Fecal Incontinence
Outcome of Prospective Experience With 37 Patients in One Institution ... Preoperative assessment by defecography and colonic transit time of causes ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1513965
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A three-year prospective assessment of rectocele repair using porcine ...
Altman D, Zetterström J, Mellgren A, Gustafsson C, Anzén B, López A. ... prolapse of the posterior vaginal wall and a rectocele verified at defecography. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16394040
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NIDDK Reference Collection
The author begins by defining constipation and differentiating chronic ... including anorectal manometry and defecography, and treatment strategies, which ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/detail.cfm?pubid=1293...
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9715158 1998 09 08 1998 09 08 2005 11 17 0012-3706 41 8 1998 Aug Dis ...
Experience with double-wrap graciloplasty supported by low-frequency ... questionnaires, electromanometry, endoluminal ultrasound study, and defecography. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9715158
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NIDDK Reference Collection
Studies have shown that most patients with difficult defecation show a failure ... balloon expulsion test, defecography), diagnostic criteria, and treatment options. ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/detail.cfm?pubid=6317...
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Regular review: Management of genital prolapse
Ranee Thakar, subspecialty trainee in urogynaecology and Stuart Stanton, ... Four-contrast defecography: pelvic "floor-oscopy." Dis Colon Rectum. 1995;38:695?699. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1123216
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Constipation: Tests and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com
Constipation ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this uncomfortable condition. ... Defecography. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/constipation/DS00063/DSECTI...
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Set-up and statistical validation of a new scoring system for ...
OBJECTIVE: There is no objective means to assess the ... Defecography. Fecal Impaction/diagnosis* Fecal Impaction/epidemiology. Fecal Impaction/therapy ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17441968?ordinalpos=242&i...
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
In a female, the rectum lies just behind the vagina. ... to show the uterus, bladder, rectum, and cervix defecography, in which X-rays ...
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?chr...
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THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Index D
of terminally ill patient 126-127 (see also Dying patient) Decision making ... Defecography 1094. Deferoxamine 742. Defibrillator (see Cardioverter-defibrillator) ...
http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/index/ind_d.jsp
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Influence of rectal prolapse on the asymmetry of the anal sphincter in ...
Copyright © 2003 Damon et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open ... In difficult cases, defecography or pelvic viscerogram should be performed to ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=194588
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A novel surgical approach to slow-transit constipation: report of two cases.
INTRODUCTION: Slow-transit constipation after proper diagnosis and extensive ... test, small-bowel follow-through, defecography, laboratory and psychologic tests. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18034280?ordinalpos=60&it...
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Eltringham MT, Khan U, Bain IM, Wooff DA, Mackie A, Jefferson E ...
Functional defecation disorder as a clinical subgroup of chronic constipation: ... physiopathology Defecation physiology Defecography Female Follow-Up Studies ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18266173?ordinalpos=112&i...
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Functional outcome after sacrospinous hysteropexy for uterine descensus
International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Springer-Verlag ... (2005) Prediction of findings at defecography in patients with genital prolapse. ...
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Category:Radiography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The following 51 pages are in this category, out of 51 total. ... Defecography. Dental radiography. D cont. Digital radiography. F. Fluoroscopy. Full-body scan ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Radiography
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Rectocele: Tests and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com
Rectocele ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, complications and ... the size of the rectocele and how efficiently your rectum empties (defecography) ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/rectocele/DS00704/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis
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2008 MeSH Tree Structures. E01 - Diagnosis
Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted [E01.158.600.680] ... Defecography [E01.370.350.700.715.250] Portography [E01.370.350.700.715.610] ...
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Correlation between posterior vaginal wall defects assessed by clinical ...
Defecography was used as reference standard. ... Defecography is recommended as a helpful diagnostic tool in the work-up of ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18465077
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Fecal incontinence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fecal incontinence is the loss of regular control of the bowels. ... Proctography, also known as defecography, shows how much stool the rectum can ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fecal_incontinence
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Symptoms in chronic constipation.
OBJECTIVES: This study was designed to evaluate whether detailed symptom ... evaluation (proctoscopy, anorectal manometry, defecography) were performed. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9269805?ordinalpos=6&itoo...
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