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BACKGROUND/AIMS: To accurately diagnose for Hirschsprung's disease and its allied disorders in adults, we studied the histology and clinical future of 12 adult patients with prolonged, refractory constipation with abdominal distension and pain. METHODOLOGY: Based on clinical signs and symptoms noted on admission, all of 114 patients (12 males and 104 females, aged 20-74 years with a mean age of 56.6 years) were suspected to have refractory chronic constipation. To obtain an accurate diagnosis, we performed rectal biopsy. Tissue samples were frozen and 12-micron sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin, with acetylcholinesterase by the method of Karnovsky and Roots, and with NADPH-diaphorase by the modified Scherer-Singler's method. RESULTS: 1) Histological examinations; On the basis of histological studies (rectal biopsies), 8 were diagnosed with hypoganglionosis, 2 with Hirschsprung's disease, and 2 with intestinal neuronal dysplasia. It was possible to diagnose Hirschsprung's disease and intestinal neuronal dysplasia using rectal mucosal biopsies with hematoxylin-eosin and acetylcholinesterase staining. However, accurate diagnosis of hypoganglionosis could be made only through examination of the myenteric plexus by NADPH-diaphorase staining in full-thickness rectal specimens. 2) Clinical symptoms; All patients had refractory chronic constipation with abdominal pain and distension. Two patients with Hirschsprung's disease had constipation neonatally. Of the 8 patients with hypoganglionosis, one had constipation neonatally at sucking age, 2 as infants, 2 at school age, and 2 after operation as adults. Two patients with intestinal neuronal dysplasia had constipation while infa

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an extremely common cause of consultation, and at present is diagnosed on the basis of symptoms and a few simple exclusion tests. Exclusion diets can be successful, but many patients have already attempted and failed such treatments before consulting. Anxiety and somatization may be an important driver of consultation. Patients' concerns should be understood and addressed. Those with prominent psychiatric disease may benefit from psychotherapy. Hypnotherapy benefits symptoms in those without psychologic disturbance, but its availability is limited. Antidepressants are effective in improving both mood and IBS symptoms globally, and the evidence is particularly good for tricyclic antidepressants. Although antispasmodics are currently the most commonly prescribed drugs, most responses (75%) are due to the placebo effect and not specific to the drug. Bulk laxatives such as ispaghula can increase stool frequency and help pain, but bloating may be aggravated. Loperamide is effective treatment for urgency and loose stools, but less effective for bloating and pain. 5-HT(3) antagonists such as alosetron improve urgency, stool consistency, and pain in diarrhea-predominant-IBS. The 5-HT(4) agonist tegaserod shows modest benefit in constipation-predominant IBS, improving stool frequency, consistency, and bloating as well as global improvement. There are many new drugs, such as cholecystokinin, neurokinin, and corticotropin receptor antagonists, in development.

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Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2001 Mar;5(1):18-25.
Evidence-based management of constipation in the oncology patient.

Smith S.

Young Oncology Unit, Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester M20 4 BX, UK.

Constipation is suffered by over 50% of cancer patients and is regarded as one of the most distressing symptoms causing both physical and emotional distress. A need to treat constipation is often due to a failure to prevent it. There is little literature in this area and research based on clinical trials as to best treatment is virtually non-existent. It is suggested that many health-care professionals dismiss constipation as a relatively trivial problem, resulting in a lack of attention to the subject. There is a lack of consensus on the definition of constipation and confusion regarding effective methods for prevention and treatment. It could be argued that health-care professionals are more intent on monitoring the direct effects rather than the secondary effects of treatment. Since constipation is largely preventable, there is a need to highlight the importance of prevention in addition to establishing effective treatment guidelines. Oncology nurses are in an ideal position to identify cancer patients in a high-risk category and utilize preventive strategies. The study described has led to the development of evidence-based drug guidelines to be used in the prevention of constipation and acute/chronic constipation to ensure that patients receive the best treatment possible.

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