Q. Does retained stool really exist?
Medically, the term 'sukbyeon' (stagnant stool) does not exist. When a colonoscopy is performed, the colonic mucosa is smooth, and contrary to popular belief, stool does not get trapped and putrefy in the folds of the colon.
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