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Biofeedback therapy for defecation disorders

S S Rao1, P Enck, V Loening-Baucke

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA.

Digestive Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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Biofeedback therapy effectively complements standard treatments for difficult defecation disorders. This review covers its history, techniques, and outcomes in both children and adults.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Defecation disorders are common and often refractory to standard treatments.
  • Biofeedback therapy has emerged as a valuable therapeutic option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of biofeedback therapy for defecation disorders.
  • To discuss its historical evolution, principles, techniques, and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and current perspectives on biofeedback therapy.
  • Assessment of outcomes in adult and pediatric populations.

Main Results:

  • Biofeedback therapy is a beneficial addition to conventional care for refractory cases.
  • The article details the principles and techniques involved in its application.

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Conclusions:

  • Biofeedback therapy offers a promising approach for managing defecation disorders.
  • Evidence supports its efficacy in both pediatric and adult patients.