[Biofeedback training in the therapy of chronic proctogenic colostasis]

Full Abstract

Results of treatment of 142 patients with chronic proctogenic colostasis by the method of computing pneumostimulation are analized in this article. Efficacy of various methods of biofeedback-training according to the different types of chronic proctogenic colostasis is evaluated. Obtained results testify that computing pneumostimulation has a positive effect in the complex treatment of chronic proctogenic colostasis. Proposed curative program was effective in 73 (93.6%) patients.

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Author information

Author/s: Iaremchuk, I O (IO);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Likars'ka sprava / Ministerstvo okhorony zdorov'ia Ukraïny (Lik Sprava), published in Ukraine. (Language: ukr)

Reference: -2006 Jul-Sep; vol (issue 5-6) : pp 23-7

Dates: Created 2007/03/26; Completed 2007/04/05;

PMID: 17380865, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Biofeedback (Psychology)
Chronic Disease
Constipation - physiopathology; psychology; therapy

Constipation - physiopathology; psychology; therapy
Gastrointestinal Motility - physiology
Humans

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