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Defecation

Known as: Poop, Defecations, bowel habit 
The way the intestines work in terms of how often there are bowel movements, the ability to control when to have a bowel movement, and whether the… 
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Anus DiseasesBowel care procedureBowel training (regime/therapy)Constipation

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defecation rhythm

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rectal function

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1998
1998
A 3-month, double-blind, controlled trial of feeding with sucrose polyester in human volunteers
Sucrose polyester (SPE) is a tasteless, odourless substance which reduces plasma cholesterol concentrations and may therefore be… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Comparison between the colonic J pouch‐anal anastomosis and healthy rectum: Clinical and physiological function
Background Colonic pouch anastomosis after restorative rectal excision obviates much of the early dysfunction which is commonly… 
1993
1993
Evaluation of two iron-fortified, milk-based formulas during infancy.
OBJECTIVE Compare milk-based, iron-fortified formulas containing 7.4 and 12.7 mg/L iron and breast-feeding during the first year… 
1987
1987
Intestinal involvement in progressive systemic sclerosis detected by increased unconjugated serum bile acids.
In patients with progressive systemic sclerosis, impaired motor function of the small intestine may lead to bacterial overgrowth… 
1986
1986
Nitrogen balance in marine fish larvae: influence of developmental stage and prey density
The utilization and fate of nitrogen in larvae of plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), blenny (Blennius pavo) and herring (Clupea… 
1983
1983
Clinical studies on diverticular disease of the colon.
In 12,505 patients who received barium enemas during the past 14 days, 979 cases (7.8%) of diverticular disease of the colon (DDC… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Ileal loop carcinoma after cystectomy for bladder exstrophy.
397 temperature was infused at a rate of 2-5-3 1/h. The patient was then seated on a cushioned rubber ring on a commode in a… 
Highly Cited
1972
Highly Cited
1972
Studies in genotype-environement interaction. I. Methodology and preliminary multivariate analysis of a diallel cross of eight strains of rat.
1971
1971
Bowel habit in pregnancy.
One thousand healthy postpartum Israeli women were interviewed on their bowel habit before and during pregnancy. In 54.6% there… 
Review
1969
Review
1969
Primary adenocarcinoma in a cystic duct stump. Report of a case and review of the literature.
Carcinoma of the bile ducts was first recognized as a distinct clinical and pathological entity by McNeal in 1835. Its occurrence… 
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