Systematic approach to constipation:

Defecography(scanning of evacuation) is a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) study of defecation, a diagnostic test that shows the rectal and anal canal as they change during defecation(having a bowel movement).this test is used to evaluate disorders of the lower bowel that are not evident by tests such as colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.

Who may have to go for this diagnostic test?

·         Chronic constipation

·         Incomplete evacuation

·         Obstruction & straining during defecation

·         Fingering during defecation

·         Patient goes number of times for defecation but does not feel complete satisfaction of evacuation

·         Daily or alternate day hard stools

·         Patient has only 2 to 3 evacuations in a week and defecation is a long and time consuming process

·         Rectal prolapsed (something coming out from anus)

·         Pelvic prolapsed (bladder & vagina)

Preparation & technique for the procedure:

A jelly paste around 300 to 400 ml is inserted in the anal region of the patient & he is asked to defecate it. All the images during the defecation process are recorded.

Where:

This technologically advanced investigation is available at a very few places in India. In Maharashtra it is available in Mumbai & Pune.

In Pune it is done only at fidelity diagnostics in association with healing hands clinic, located at Inamdar hospital, Fatima nagar under the guidance of procto surgeon Dr. Ashwin Porwal and his team of trained doctors, staff and an experienced radiologist. For appointments kindly call our doctors on 8888288885/8888288886.