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Chronic Constipation Unmasked: A Comprehensive Case Study of Colonic Inertia and Its Future Implications.

Enaiya J Awan, Kyle W Plunk, Arielle N Washington, Matias G Buedo, Jayson Messieh, Alexandra B Contardi, Rachel MpanuMpanu, Armaan M Sobhan, Eliyahu Shemesh, Andrew M O'Neill and 1 more

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Enaiya J AwanMedical School, St. George's University School of Medicine, Great River, USA.
Kyle W PlunkMedical School, St. George's University School of Medicine, Great River, USA.
Arielle N WashingtonMedical School, St. George's University School of Medicine, Great River, USA.
Matias G BuedoMedical School, St. George's University School of Medicine, Great River, USA.
Jayson MessiehMedical School, St. George's University School of Medicine, Great River, USA.
Alexandra B ContardiMedical School, St. George's University School of Medicine, Great River, USA.
Rachel MpanuMpanuMedical School, Ross University School of Medicine, Miami, USA.
Armaan M SobhanMedical School, St. George's University School of Medicine, Great River, USA.
Eliyahu ShemeshColorectal Surgery, Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach, USA.
Andrew M O'NeillMinimally Invasive Surgery, Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach, USA.
Feras OthmanGeneral Surgery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colonic inertia is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a significant delay in colon transit, resulting in chronic constipation that impedes an undisclosed percentage of individuals in the United States. This article aims to delve into the intricate mechanisms underlying the hindered transit observed in colonic inertia, focusing on multifactorial etiology and treatment. By gaining a better understanding of the pathophysiology of colonic inertia, we can improve the quality of life for individuals affected by this condition. Our study employs a comprehensive approach, combining clinical observation during pancolectomy, histopathological analyses performed by pathologists, and detailed investigation to unravel the complex interplay of factors affecting colonic motility.

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chronic abdominal paincolonic inertiacolonic motilityconstipationgastrointestinal diseasesubtotal colectomy with ileostomy

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PMID38854170
PMCPMC11162815

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