Automatic localisation of innervation zones: a simulation study of the external anal sphincter [PDF]
, 2009 Traumas of the innervation zone (IZ) of the external anal sphincter (EAS), e.g. during delivery, can promote the development of faecal incontinence. Recently developed probes allow high-resolution detection of EMG signals from the EAS.
Merletti, Roberto +2 more
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Possibilities of medical relaxation of the internal anal sphincter for anal fissures
Амбулаторная хирургия, 2021 An anal fissure is a longitudinal tear defect in the skin of the anal canal distal to the dentate line. Anal fissure is a socially significant disease that worsens the quality of life of patients.
M. V. Abritsova +3 more
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A novel animal model of long-term sustainable anal sphincter dysfunction [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Although intersphincteric resection can avoid the need for permanent colostomy in patients with lower rectal cancer, it sometimes causes anal sphincter dysfunction, thus resulting in a lifelong, debilitating disorder due to incontinence of ...
Takatsuki, Mitsuhisa +11 more
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Assessment of normal anal sphincter anatomy using transanal ultrasonography in healthy Korean volunteers: a retrospective observational study [PDF]
Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science, 2022 Background To date, there have been no studies on the normal anatomic values of the anal sphincter in healthy Koreans. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the normal anatomic values of transanal ultrasonography (TAUS).
Daeho Shon, Sohyun Kim, Sung Il Kang
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Can women with intrapartum rupture of anal sphincter still suffer after‐effects two decades later?
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 1997 Background. Recent research has revealed that women who suffer anal sphincter rupture (ASR) during delivery can experience persisting complaints some time afterwards.
Knut Haadem, Saemundur Gudmundsson
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Incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries after training to protect the perineum: cohort study [PDF]
, 2012 Objective To compare the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) in two time periods, before and after implementing a training programme for improved perineal support aimed at reducing the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries ...
Sandvik, Leiv +3 more
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Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon, 2020 Objectives: This study aimed to elucidate the effect of the extract of daikenchuto (DKT), a Japanese Kampo medicine, on the contractile activity of the internal anal sphincter in conscious dogs.
Kotaro Maeda +2 more
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Assessing the association of oxytocin augmentation with obstetric anal sphincter injury in nulliparous women: A population-based, case-control study [PDF]
, 2014 Objective To assess the association of oxytocin augmentation with obstetric anal sphincter injury among nulliparous women. Design Population-based, case–control study. Setting Primary and secondary teaching hospital serving a Norwegian region. Population
Skjeldestad, Finn Egil +3 more
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, 2021 BACKGROUND: External anal sphincter contractility significantly contributes to control the stools passage. An artificial anal sphincter placed into the intersphincteric space is a safe and effective procedure to treat fecal incontinence, even if its ...
Marra, Angelo A +4 more
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The effects of childbirth on the pelvic-floor [PDF]
, 2000 Basically, vaginal delivery is associated with the risk of pelvic floor damage. The pelvic floor sequelae of childbirth includes anal incontinence, urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Dannecker, Christian +1 more
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