Total and Segmental Colon Transit Time Study in Functional Constipation: Comparison With Healthy Subjects
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Total and Segmental Colon Transit Time Study in Functional Constipation: Comparison With Healthy Subjects
BACKGROUND Constipation is a common problem worldwide. Constipation can be primary or secondary. Primary constipation is subdivided in slow transit constipation, normal transit constipation, and dyssynergic defecation. Colon transit time (CTT) is the most basic and primary tool in evaluating disorders of colonic motility. CTT helps to differentiate between types of constipation and plan the tre...
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عنوان ژورنال: Gastroenterology Research
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1918-2805,1918-2813
DOI: 10.14740/gr642w