Defecation function and quality of life in patients with slow-transit constipation after colectomy

Figure 1 Number of bowel movements in patients with slow-transit constipation. ^aP < 0.05 vs preoperative data.

Figure 2 Incidence in patients with slow-transit constipation. A: Abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea; B: Straining, laxative use, and enema.

Figure 3 Wexner constipation and incontinence scale scores in patients with slow-transit constipation. A: Wexner constipation (WC) scales; B: Wexner incontinence (WI) scales. ^aP < 0.05 vs preoperative data; ^bP < 0.05 vs 3-mo follow-up data.

Figure 4 Quality of life in patients with slow-transit constipation. A: Gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI) scores; B: 36-item short form survey results; C: Beneficial health changes. ^aP < 0.05 vs preoperative data.