Meanings of obstructed defecation in English

However, the method is less effective among adults with constipation or obstructed defecation.

Transanal stapling achieved good midterm results in patients with symptoms of obstructed defecation, nevertheless a number of severe complications have been reported.

The median preoperative Symptom Severity Score and Obstructed Defecation Score were both decreased compared with the postoperative scores (P = .001).