Treatment of constipation in adults associated with idiopathic megarectum by behavioural retraining including biofeedback

Abstract

Behavioural retraining, including biofeedback, improved symptoms in most patients with idiopathic megarectum. In some patients symptoms completely resolved, without the need for laxatives. Although further studies are necessary in terms of both larger number of patients and longer follow-up period, behavioural treatment may be useful for such patients.