Abstract:
:Anorectal disorders cause significant discomfort and embarrassment in women. The onset typically follows childbirth and symptoms increase with age. This article discusses anal incontinence, defecatory dysfunction, rectal prolapse, and constipation.
journal_name
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Amjournal_title
Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North Americaauthors
Toglia MRdoi
10.1016/j.ogc.2009.08.004subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2009-09-01 00:00:00pages
659-71issue
3eissn
0889-8545issn
1558-0474pii
S0889-8545(09)00061-8journal_volume
36pub_type
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
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更新日期:2014-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1990-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
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doi:
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
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更新日期:2018-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2016.02.001
更新日期:2016-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2008.03.005
更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70073-5
更新日期:1999-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1996-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70358-2
更新日期:1998-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2012.11.009
更新日期:2013-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1990-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1989-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验,评审
doi:
更新日期:1992-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1987-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1988-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2011.12.002
更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70004-8
更新日期:1998-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70068-1
更新日期:1999-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期:2008-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2013.10.008
更新日期:2014-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期:2015-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70204-7
更新日期:2001-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(03)00025-1
更新日期:2003-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1990-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70026-7
更新日期:1998-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Implementing change is difficult; few people want to wade into this area because of the challenge. However, it is highly rewarding and does not have to be complicated. Success requires a clear understanding of health care context, patient safety, and behavioral psychology. To achieve its goal, this article is divided ...
journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2019.01.005
更新日期:2019-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(02)00055-4
更新日期:2003-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Abnormal uterine bleeding occurs secondary to a wide variety of functional and structural abnormalities. Although there is clearly a place for surgery, medical therapy has enormous potential for most women, especially those with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. To provide women with appropriate options for therapy, the...
journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(00)80021-2
更新日期:2000-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1987-12-01 00:00:00