| Description |
1 electronic text (209 pages) : color illustrations, digital file |
| Series |
The Future Science Group eBook collection, 2047-332X |
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Future Science Group eBook collection, 2047-332X
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| Contents |
Constipation : current and emerging treatments / John M. Hutson & Bridget R. Southwell -- Definition and epidemiology / Eamonn M.M. Quigley -- Etiology of constipation / Gabrio Bassotti & Vincenzo Villanacci -- Diagnosis of constipation / Phil G. Dinning --Lifestyle approach : holistic management / Julie Jordan-Ely, John M. Hutson & Bridget R. Southwell -- Brain-gut axis in constipation / Enrique Coss-Adame & Satish S.C. Rao -- Sacral neuromodulation for constipation / Wilhelm Graf -- Surgical approaches : colectomy for constipation / Dara O. Kavanagh, Heidi K. Chua & John H. Pemberton -- Surgical approaches : cecostomy/appendicostomy for constipation / Sophie Kuizenga-Wessel & Carlo Di Lorenzo -- Pharmacological management of constipation / Danilo Badiali, Ivano Biviano & Enrico Stefano Corazziari -- Newer agents for constipation : lubiprostone / Erick R. Singh, Sherman M. Chamberlain & Satish S.C. Rao -- Newer agents for constipation : prucalopride / Stefan Müller-Lissner -- Newer agents for constipation : linaclotide / Danilo Badiali, Ivano Biviano & Enrico Stefano Corazziari -- Methylnaltrexone for opioid-induced constipation / Erica N. Roberson & Arnold Wald -- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation for constipation / Yee Ian Yik, Andre Tan, John M. Hutson & Bridget R. Southwell -- Biofeedback therapy in constipation / Roberta Barbera & Giuseppe Chiarioni -- Current guidelines for the management of constipation / Tianhong Wu & Anthony G. Catto-Smith -- Index |
| Summary |
Chronic constipation is a major global health problem affecting millions of people, particularly in the developed world. This book includes sixteen chapters from international experts that bring together all the information that physicians need to provide current best practice in management, as well as highlighting the exciting new areas of research in drugs and neuromodulation that have the potential to significantly improve treatment of chronic constipation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Title from PDF title page (Future Medicine eBooks Web site, viewed April 15, 2013) |
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Also available in print |
| Subject |
Constipation.
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Constipation -- Treatment
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Constipation -- Prevention
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Constipation
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Constipation -- thearpy
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Constipation -- prevention & control
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Constipation
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Constipation -- Prevention
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hutson, John M.
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Southwell, Bridget R.
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Future Medicine Ltd
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| ISBN |
9781780842493 |
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178084249X |
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9781780842509 |
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1780842503 |
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