Cholestyramine—a useful adjunct for the treatment of patients with fecal incontinence
- 16 October 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Vol. 23 (2) , 189-194
Abstract
Cholestyramine may improve fecal incontinence, but its use has not been assessed. We report our experience with the use of cholestyramine in the treatment of fecal incontinence.Keywords
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