Changes of colonic dynamics in elderly patients with chronic idiopathic constipation
- VernacularTitle:老年慢性特发性便秘患者结肠动力学变化
- Author:
Lili GAO
;
Benyan WU
;
Yong SHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Constipation;
Colonic transit times;
Psychological factors
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the relationship between colonic dynamic abnormality and psychological factors in elderly patients(EP) with chronic idiopathic constipation(CIC). Methods 59 elderly patients with CIC and 36 elderly healthy subjects(EHS) were analysed. Total and segmental colonic transit times were assessed radiographically using radiopaque markers method. All subjects completed a self-rated inventory assessing psychological distress including depression(SDS) and anxiety(SAS). Results (1)Total and segmengal colonic transit times were significantly prolonged in elderly patients with CIC than in EHS (P
