Obstructed defecation
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Obstructed defecation syndrome (abbreviated as ODS, with many synonymous terms) is a major cause of functional constipation (primary constipation),[14] of which it is considered a subtype.[15] It is characterized by difficult and/or incomplete emptying of the rectum with or without an actual reduction in the number of bowel movements per week.[15] Normal definitions of functional constipation include infrequent bowel movements and hard stools. In contrast, ODS may occur with frequent bowel movements and even with soft stools,[16] and the colonic transit time may be normal (unlike slow transit constipation), but delayed in the rectum and sigmoid colon.[6]
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Specialty | Gastroenterology, colorectal surgery / coloproctology |