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[Comparison of bowel function pre and post-sigmoid augmentation cystoplasty in spinal cord injury patients]
Li Yuan1, Qing Xu, Li-min Liao
1Department of General Surgery, Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China.
Objective:
To explore the changes of bowel function in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients undergoing sigmoid augmentation cystoplasty.
Methods:
From September 2005 to January 2011, 30 SCI patients undergoing sigmoid augmentation cystoplasty were surveyed by follow-up questionnaires at Beijing Charity hospital and Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University.
Results:
Among them, 18 cases (60.0%) believed their defecation became softer and 18 cases (60.0%) thought their defecation time became shorter. The postoperative profiles of patient defecation traits and defecation time were better (P < 0.05), especially traumatic SCI patients (P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
The subtotal resection of sigmoid colon improves the defecation of spinal cord injury patients. The SCI patients undergoing sigmoid augmentation cystoplasty may avoid urinary tract dysfunctions and improve bowel dysfunction.
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