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Pathophysiology of colonic causes of chronic constipation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19824935     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Colonic sensorimotor dysfunction is recognized as the principal pathophysiological mechanism underpinning chronic constipation. This review addresses current understanding derived from both human and animal studies, with particular reference made to methods of investigation.
Authors:
P G Dinning; T K Smith; S M Scott
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society     Volume:  21 Suppl 2     ISSN:  1365-2982     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurogastroenterol. Motil.     Publication Date:  2009 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-14     Completed Date:  2010-05-17     Revised Date:  2011-12-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9432572     Medline TA:  Neurogastroenterol Motil     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  20-30     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, University of New South Wales, St George Hospital, Sydney, Australia. p.dinning@unsw.edu.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Chronic Disease
Circadian Rhythm / physiology
Colon / physiopathology*,  radiography,  radionuclide imaging
Constipation / physiopathology*,  radiography,  radionuclide imaging
Disease Models, Animal
Gastrointestinal Motility / physiology
Gastrointestinal Transit / physiology
Humans
Manometry
Pressure
Reflex / physiology
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01 DK045713-15A2/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; R01 DK045713-18/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; R0I 45713//PHS HHS

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