Biliary dyskinesia in idiopathic slow-transit constipation
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1530-0358
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Biliary dyskinesia ; Ejection fraction ; Constipation
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Idiopathic slow-transit constipation may be a pangastrointestinal motility disorder. We have screened patients referred to surgery for constipation for the presence of biliary dyskinesia. METHOD: Patients had cholecystokinin-augmented trimethyl-3-bromo iminodiacetic acid scans to measure gallbladder ejection fraction. RESULTS: There is a significant difference in gallbladder ejection fraction between patients with idiopathic slow-transit constipation (median value, 28.5) compared with patients with other causes of constipation (median value, 71; Mann-Whitney,P =0.0025). CONCLUSION: Idiopathic slow-transit constipation may be a pangastrointestinal motility disorder.
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Electronic Resource
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