Obstructed defaecation syndrome: European consensus guidelines on the surgical management

Lay Summary Clinical decision-making in the treatment of patients with obstructed defaecation remains controversial and no international guidelines have been provided so far. This study reports a consensus among European opinion leaders on the management of obstructed defaecation in different possible clinical scenarios. Management of obstructed defaecation is challenging and remains controversial. No international guidelines have been published.

Automated summary

Managing obstructed defaecation is challenging and controversial, with no international guidelines provided so far.