Bowel Dysfunction in Patients with Motor Complete Spinal Cord Injury: Clinical, Neurological, and Pathophysiological Associations

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Authors

Margarita Vallès · Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Père Clavé · Fundacio Investigacio Hospital General Universitari De Valencia

Abstract

In patients with motor complete SCI, we were able to define three different neuropathophysiological patterns that are associated with bowel function abnormalities and clinical complaints; this might be of help when designing therapeutic strategies.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations Spinal Cord Injury Research Hernia repair and management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 101, Issue 10, pp. 2290-2299

DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2006.00729.x

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