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Some aspects of anal continence and defaecation.

Year: 1965

Type: article

Abstract: EDITORIAL sYNoPsis Evidence has previously been advanced in favour of the anti-reflux mechanism at the cardia being a mechanical process analogous to the 'flutter valve' and this study suggests that a similar mechanism is responsible for preserving anal continence.

Source: Gut

DOI: 10.1136/gut.6.4.396

Authors: S F Phillips, D A Edwards

Institutions: University College Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, University College London, Medical Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Pelvic floor disorders treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2038498055