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Review
. 2001 Apr;39(4):193-203.
doi: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101119.

Bowel dysfunction following spinal cord injury

A C Lynch  1 , A Antony, B R Dobbs, F A Frizelle
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Review

Bowel dysfunction following spinal cord injury

A C Lynch et al. Spinal Cord. 2001 Apr.

Abstract

Study design: Review.

Objectives: To outline the present knowledge of bowel dysfunction following spinal injury, and look at future directions of management and research.

Setting: Spinal Unit and Colorectal Unit, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Methodology: Review.

Results: The underlying physiology of colorectal motility and defecation is reviewed, and consequences of spinal cord injury on defecation are reported. A discussion of present management techniques is undertaken and new directions in management and research are suggested.

Conclusion: There is need for more intervention in regard to bowel function that could improve quality of life, but there is also a need for more research in this area.

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