Number 7 - JULY 2005
CONSTIPATION

Tafazzoli K, Soost K, Wessel L, Wedel T. Topographic pecularities of the submucous plexus in the human anorectum - consequences for histopathologic evaluation of rectal biopsies.
Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2005 Jun;15(3):159-63.

Antao B, Radhwan T, Samuel M, Kiely E. Short-Pouch and Low-Anastomosis Duhamel Procedure Results in Better Fecal Control and Normal Defecation Pattern. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Jun 16;

de Oliveira SC, Pinto-Neto AM, Goes JR, Conde DM, Santos-Sa D, Costa-Paiva L. Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal constipation in postmenopausal women. Arq Gastroenterol. 2005 Jan-Mar;42(1):24-9.

Netinho JG, Ayrizono Mde L, Coy CS, Fagundes JJ, Goes JR. Amplitude and recovery velocity of relaxation induced by rectoanal inhibitory reflex and its importance for obstructive evacuation. Arq Gastroenterol. 2005 Jan-Mar;42(1):19-23.

Bouchoucha M, Devroede G, Faye A, Le Toumelin P, Arhan P, Arsac M. Colonic response to food in constipation. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2005 Jun 21

Pescatori M, Boffi F, Russo A, Zbar AP. Complications and recurrence after excision of rectal internal mucosal prolapse for obstructed defaecation. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2005 Jun 10;

Khaja M, Thakur CS, Bharathan T, Baccash E, Goldenberg G. 'Fiber 7' supplement as an alternative to laxatives in a nursing home. Gerodontology. 2005 Jun;22(2):106-8.

Hungin AP, Chang L, Locke GR, Dennis EH, Barghout V. Irritable bowel syndrome in the United States: prevalence, symptom patterns and impact. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2005 Jun 1;21(11):1365-75.

Slappendel R, Simpson K, Dubois D, Keininger DL. Validation of the PAC-SYM questionnaire for opioid-induced constipation in patients with chronic low back pain. Eur J Pain. 2005 May 20;

Ng C, Danta M, Kellow J, Badcock CA, Hansen R, Malcolm A. Attenuation of the colorectal reflex in female patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2005 May 19;

Arya LA, Novi JM, Shaunik A, Morgan MA, Bradley CS. Pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, and dietary fiber intake in women: a case-control study. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 May;192(5):1687-91.

Kahn MA, Breitkopf CR, Valley MT, Woodman PJ, O'Boyle AL, Bland DI, Schaffer JI, Grady JJ, Swift SE. Pelvic Organ Support Study (POSST) and bowel symptoms: straining at stool is associated with perineal and anterior vaginal descent in a general gynecologic population.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 May;192(5):1516-22.

Volicer L, Lane P, Panke J, Lyman P. Management of constipation in residents with dementia: sorbitol effectiveness and cost.
J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2005 May-Jun;6(3 Suppl):S32-4.

Fukuda S, Matsuzaka M, Takahashi I, Oyama T, Umeda T, Shimoyama T, Nakaji S, Wada S, Kumae T. Bowel habits before and during menses in japanese women of climacteric age: a population based study. Tohoku J Exp Med. 2005 Jun;206(2):99-104. 

Bassotti G, de Roberto G, Castellani D, Sediari L, Morelli A. Normal aspects of colorectal motility and abnormalities in slow transit constipation. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 May 14;11(18):2691-6.

Scarpa M, Barollo M, Keighley MR. Ileostomy for constipation: long-term postoperative outcome. Colorectal Dis. 2005 May;7(3):224-7.

Quartero AO, Meineche-Schmidt V, Muris J, Rubin G, de Wit N. Bulking agents, antispasmodic and antidepressant medication for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Apr 18;(2):CD003460. Review.

Gladman MA, Williams NS, Scott SM, Ogunbiyi OA, Lunniss PJ. Medium-term results of vertical reduction rectoplasty and sigmoid colectomy for idiopathic megarectum. Br J Surg. 2005 May;92(5):624-30.

Mimidis K, Galinsky D, Rimon E, Papadopoulos V, Zicherman Y, Oreopoulos D. Use of a device that applies external kneading-like force on the abdomen for treatment of constipation. World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Apr 7;11(13):1971-5.

Gladman MA, Scott SM, Lunniss PJ, Williams NS. Systematic review of surgical options for idiopathic megarectum and megacolon. Ann Surg. 2005 Apr;241(4):562-74. Review.

Ramkumar D, Rao SS. Efficacy and safety of traditional medical therapies for chronic constipation: systematic review.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Apr;100(4):936-71. Review.

Kessler H, Hohenberger W. Laparoscopic total colectomy for slow-transit constipation. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Apr;48(4):860-1.

Lechaux D, Trebuchet G, Siproudhis L, Campion JP. Laparoscopic rectopexy for full-thickness rectal prolapse: a single-institution retrospective study evaluating surgical outcome. Surg Endosc. 2005 Apr;19(4):514-8.

Tsiaoussis J, Chrysos E, Athanasakis E, Pechlivanides G, Tzortzinis A, Zoras O, Xynos E.   Rectoanal intussusception: presentation of the disorder and late results of resection rectopexy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Apr;48(4):838-44.