Guideline on Pelvic Floor Disorders: consensus on Obstructed Defecation Syndrome (ODS).
Belgian experts endorsed 46 statements for obstructed defecation syndrome management.
Guideline on Pelvic Floor Disorders: consensus on Obstructed Defecation Syndrome (ODS).
Obstructed defecation syndrome (obstructed defecation syndrome) is a multifactorial condition that significantly impairs quality of life and presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to the interaction of functional and anatomical factors.
This initiative aimed to develop a Belgian consensus and a diagnostic-therapeutic algorithm to support effective clinical management of obstructed defecation syndrome.
A Belgian steering group of gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons (n=6) conducted a Delphi consensus process.
Thirty-one experts participated, including gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, gynecologists, and physiotherapists.
Symptoms overlap with functional constipation, IBS-C, and fecal incontinence, and quality of life is substantially impaired.
Diagnosis requires multimodal evaluation, including digital rectal examination and anorectal testing.
Surgery is reserved for selected patients with refractory symptoms and significant anatomical abnormalities.
These consensus statements provide practical guidance for the diagnosis and management of obstructed defecation syndrome. Conservative therapy remains the cornerstone, with surgery reserved for selected cases.
Areas lacking consensus warrant further research.