Mechanism of constipation and response to diet: novel insights from manometry and magnetic resonance imaging

Constipation is a common condition in which an individual suffers with hard stools which are infrequent and difficult to pass. It has an estimated prevalence of 15-20% however the pathophysiology of symptoms remains poorly understood and treatment is often unsatisfactory for patients. In approximate...

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Main Author: Wilkinson-Smith, Victoria
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/61093/