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    Trauma to the lower spine can cause constipation and fecal incontinence by affecting colon transit time and anal reflexes. Doctors should consider past spinal injuries when diagnosing chronic constipation.

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    • Colorectal Surgery

    Background:

    • Resection of the nervi erigentes is known to cause bowel dysfunction.
    • Understanding the neurological control of defecation is crucial for diagnosing and treating related disorders.

    Observation:

    • Four patients with lumbosacral trauma presented with symptoms mirroring those after nervi erigentes resection.
    • These symptoms included chronic constipation and fecal incontinence, particularly for liquid stools.

    Findings:

    • Lumbosacral trauma led to prolonged colonic transit time.
    • Patients exhibited low rectal pressure, anal canal spasticity, and abnormal anal reflexes.
    • These physiological changes explain the observed bowel dysfunction.

    Implications:

    • Previous trauma to the lower spine is a critical factor in the differential diagnosis of chronic constipation.
    • This highlights the importance of a thorough patient history, including past injuries, for accurate diagnosis.
    • Further research into the neurological impact of spinal trauma on bowel function is warranted.