Simplified balloon expulsion test.

D E Beck

doi:10.1007/bf02050542

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Simplified balloon expulsion test.

D E Beck

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Abstract

The balloon expulsion test is a simple and inexpensive method to evaluate a patient's ability to expel and retain stool. In conjunction with other methods, it assists in identifying patients with outlet obstruction or incontinence. A simplified method of performing a balloon expulsion test is described.

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D E Beck. 1992. Simplified balloon expulsion test.. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02050542

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