Articles Tagged With: bowel
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Vaginal Bowel Control System for Nonsurgical Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
The vaginal bowel control device provides a safe, effective, and durable treatment option for women with fecal incontinence.
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Pediatric Abdominal Ultrasound: A Comprehensive Guide to Making the Diagnosis — Part II
Ultrasound is evolving rapidly as the ideal imaging modality for many common pediatric complaints. In the second part of this series, the authors discuss point-of-care use of ultrasound for concerns regarding the kidneys, ovaries, testicles, gallbladder, and small bowel obstruction. The ability to make critical diagnoses safely and rapidly with ultrasound is an invaluable clinical tool to facilitate and improve pediatric care.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, and Quality of Life in Women
Irritable bowel syndrome has a negative effect on women’s quality of life and affects one-third of women who present for care with fecal incontinence.
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Review reproductive health considerations for women with inflammatory bowel disease
Between 1 and 1.4 million people in the United States have inflammatory bowel disease, a group of conditions that includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. For women of childbearing age with IBD, there are considerations related to fertility and pregnancy, according to recent information presented by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.