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Further research into endoscopic radiofrequency therapy of the anal sphincter for faecal incontinence should clearly define t...
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The insertion of temporary sacral nerve stimulator can be carried out under local anaesthetic without compromising outcome and with positive effect on cost
August 2009
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Loperamide hydrochloride should not be offered to people with: hard or infrequent stools acute diarrhoea without a diagnosed cause: an acute flare-up of ulcerative colitis.
June 2007
People undergoing anal sphincter repair should not routinely receive a temporary defunctioning stoma.
June 2007
People undergoing anal sphincter repair should not receive constipating agents in the postoperative period and should be allowed to eat and drink as soon as they feel able to.
June 2007
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