Long-term efficacy of biofeedback therapy for dyssynergic defecation: randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although biofeedback therapy is effective in the short-term management of dyssynergic defecation, its long-term efficacy is unknown. Our aim was to compare the 1-year outcome of biofeedback (manometric-assisted pelvic relaxation and simulated defecation training) with standard therapy (diet, exercise, laxatives) in patients who completed 3 months of either therapy.

Methods

Stool diaries, visual analog scales (VASs), colonic transit, anorectal manometry, and balloon expulsion time were assessed at baseline, and at 1 year after each treatment. All subjects were seen at 3-month intervals and received reinforcement. Primary outcome measure (intention-to-treat analysis) was a change in the number of complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) per week. Secondary outco

SUBMITTER: Rao SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3910270 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature