Traumatic Constipation

Overview

Journal Gastroenterology

Specialty Gastroenterology

Date 1979 Dec 1

PMID 499713

Citations 9

Authors

G Devroede

P Arhan

C Duguay

L Tetreault

H Akoury

B Perey

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Abstract

In 4 patients, trauma to the lumbosacral area produced abnormalities similar to those seen after resection of the nervi erigentes. Mechanisms of the resulting constipation and fecal incontinence for liquid stools included a prolonged transit time through the entire colon, a low rectal pressure, spasticity of the anal canal, and abnormal anal reflexes. Previous trauma to the lower spine must be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic constipation.

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