The diagnosis and surgical treatment of slow transit constipation of the colon / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the intraluminal manometry of the colon and X ray examination of colon transport in the diagnosis of slow transport constipation (STC).[WT5”HZ] Methods [WT5”BZ] 46 patients and 25 healthy controls underwent X ray examination of colon transport function, and colonic intraluminal manometry. 29 patients received colectomy including total in 15, partial in 12, and ileo sigmoidocolostomy in 2. [WT5”HZ] Results [WT5”BZ] It was found that the marker of transport function test within the colon was held for much longer time than normal controls and the colonic intraluminal pressure was much lower in patients than in controls.[WT5”HZ]Conclusion [WT5”BZ] Intraluminal manometry of the colon and X ray examination of colonic transport function test help in establishing the diagnosis of STC. Total or partial colectomy effected a cure for STC.