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Because enemas work in 2–15 minutes, they do not allow sufficient time for a large fecal mass to soften. Even if the enema is successful at dislodging the impacted stool, the impacted stool may remain too large to be expelled through the anal canal. Mineral oil enemas can assist by lubricating the stool for easier passage. In cases where ...
A Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE), also known as an appendicostomy or Malone procedure, is a surgical procedure used to create a continent pathway proximal to the anus that facilitates fecal evacuation using enemas.
A large volume or high enema [50] can be given to cleanse as much of the colon as possible of feces, [51] [52] and the solution administered commonly contains castile soap which irritates the colon's lining resulting in increased urgency to defecate. [53] However, a low enema is generally useful only for stool in the rectum, not in the ...
Arachis oil (peanut oil) enema is useful for softening stools which are impacted higher than the rectum. [28] Bisacodyl stimulates enteric nerves to cause colonic contractions. [29] [30] Dantron is a stimulant drug and stool softener [31] used alone or in combinations in enemas. [32]
As with graciloplasty, obstructed defecation may develop with a working device, and may be treated with enemas. Complications include infection, which may warrant temporary removal of the device. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Graciloplasty and artificial anal sphincter both significantly improve continence, with artificial anal sphincter being superior ...
The removal of cerumen is also an important step in the treatment of otitis in small animals. [12] Veterinary cerumenolytics possess different potencies. Diocytl sodium sulfosuccinate (DOSS), dioctyl calcium sulfosuccinate , and urea or carbamide peroxide are considered to be potent veterinary cerumenolytics.
Fun fact: K-Y Jelly, one of the most popular lubricant brands on the market, was created in 1904 and used not for sex, but as a surgical aid. When people did catch on that this jelly could be used ...
This risk of perforation is significantly lower compared to other common medical procedures such as flexible sigmoidoscopy (1 perforation per 40000 procedures), colonoscopy (1 per 1000) and barium enema (1 per 10000). [10]