Colectomy for slow-transit constipation
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum2001Vol. 44(4), pp. 577–580
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Abstract
Preoperative evaluation is important but not a guarantee for, successful outcome. Colectomy remains an ultimate option for patients with disabling slow-transit constipation, but patients should be informed that, despite an increased defecation frequency, abdominal symptoms might persist. Any promiscuous use of colectomy to treat constipation should be discouraged.
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