Question 118 · LEK · Constipation

Which of the following is used to diagnose constipation?

1) manometry;
2) Hinton test;
3) hydrogen test;
4) bowel contrast enema;
5) gastrofiberoscopy.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 1,2,4.
  3. C. 2,3,4.
  4. D. 1,2,5.
  5. E. 2,3,5.
Hint

Choose tests that evaluate colonic transit, anorectal sphincter function and the anatomy of the large bowel.

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