Rectal irrigation for relief of functional bowel disorders.

Nurs Stand

Angela Gardiner BSc(Hons), Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, East Yorkshire.

Published: January 2005

This article examines the use of rectal irrigation for the symptomatic relief of functional bowel disorders in certain groups of patients. The authors undertook a study of 80 patients and conclude that it is a valuable treatment for some patients.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns2004.11.19.9.39.c3755DOI Listing

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