Outlet dysfunction constipation

This study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can lower the chance of infection after gastrointestinal surgery. Over 3,300 adults at higher risk for complications took part. The goal was to see if the drug reduces surgical site infections compared to a …

This study tested whether a new device called EndoFLIP can better diagnose anismus, a condition where the anal muscles don't relax properly during bowel movements, causing severe constipation. Researchers measured anal stretchiness in 61 patients with chronic constipation and com…

This study tested a 12-week online mind-body program for adults with chronic conditions like heart failure, cancer, and liver disease. The program included mindful movement, meditation, breathwork, and coping skills. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, fatigue, a…

This completed study looked at 60 people with obstructed defecation, a severe form of constipation. Researchers compared how well a noninvasive nerve stimulation treatment worked in obese versus non-obese participants. The goal was to see if body weight changes the treatment's ab…