Biliary dyskinesia in idiopathic slow-transit constipation.
case_control · Level III
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Abstract
Idiopathic slow-transit constipation may be a pangastrointestinal motility disorder. We have screened patients referred to surgery for constipation for the presence of biliary dyskinesia. Patients had cholecystokinin-augmented trimethyl-3-bromo iminodiacetic acid scans to measure gallbladder ejection fraction. There is a significant difference in gallbladder ejection fraction between patients with idiopathic slow-transit constipation (median value, 28.5) compared with patients with other causes of constipation (median value, 71; Mann-Whitney, P = 0.0025). Idiopathic slow-transit constipation may be a pangastrointestinal motility disorder.
Medical subject headings
- Biliary Dyskinesia
- Constipation
- Gallbladder Emptying