Transanal Irrigation for Refractory Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: Patients Perceive a Safe and Effective Therapy

Table 3

Symptom improvement and overall satisfaction with transanal irrigation (TAI).

Symptoms improved
Bowel frequency	43 (42%)
Clearance of rectum	64 (63%)
Abdominal pain	49 (48%)
Bloating	50 (49%)
General well-being	66 (65%)
Awareness of urge	25 (25%)
Spontaneous complete bowel movements (SCBMs)	22 (22%)
Overall satisfaction
No better	34 (33%)
Moderately better	40 (39%)
Very much better	28 (28%)