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Interstitial cell network volume is reduced in the terminal bowel of ageing mice [PDF]

, 2018
Ageing is associated with impaired neuromuscular function of the terminal gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which can result in chronic constipation, faecal impaction and incontinence.
Gamage, Prasanna P. K. M., Patel, Bhavik A., Ranson, Rachel N., Saffrey, M. Jill, Yeoman, Mark S.   +4 more
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The results of sphincterometry in patients after sorgion treatment of extrasphintery anal fistula

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2021
More than 30% of patients with chronic paraproctitis have complex forms. They are most often complicated by external sphincter insufficiency due to deformation of the anal canal and scarring of the sphincters.
R. Paliyenko, Z. Mishura
doaj   +1 more source

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.
Allen RE, Anthony S, Frudinger A, Frudinger A, Gilpin S, Jackson S, Johanson RB, King JK, Labrecque M, Mac Arthur C, Mant J, Pigne A, Rasmussen KL, Rockner G, Sleep J, Smith AR, Snooks SJ, Sultan AH, Sultan AH, van Geelen J, Vessey MP, Viktrup L, Viktrup L, Wilson PD, Zetterstrom JP   +24 more
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Sphincter-Sparing Anal Fistula Repair: Are We Getting Better?

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 2017
BACKGROUND: Sphincter-sparing repairs are commonly used to treat anal fistulas with significant muscle involvement. OBJECTIVE: The current study evaluates the trends and efficacy of sphincter-sparing repairs and determines risk factors for fistula ...
J. Sugrue, N. Mantilla, A. Abcarian, K. Kochar, S. Marecik, V. Chaudhry, A. Mellgren, J. Nordenstam   +7 more
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Gracilis Flap Restoring Quality of Life in a Patient with Non Functional Anal Sphincter [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
An excellent technique for reconstructing the perineum following extensive perineal resection for restoration of a traumatised anal sphincter is the Gracilis myocutaneous flap. Direct anal trauma or pelvic injuries can separate the anal sphincters.
Simran Dhole, Firoz Borle, Suhas Jajoo, Chandrashekhar Mahakalkar, Shivani Kshirsagar   +4 more
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Detection of Occult Anal Sphincter Injuries in Primipara by 2D Transperineal Ultrasound and its Clinical Association: A Cohort Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023
Introduction: Endoanal Ultrasound (EAUS), the gold standard for the detection of occult Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI) has limited clinical application due to its intrusiveness and need for specialised equipment and personnel.
Sakshi Tanwar, Sandhya Jain, Shalini Rajaram, Anupama Tandon, Bindiya Gupta, Kanika Kalra   +5 more
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Pelvic organ prolapse and anorectal manometry: a prospective study

Urogynaecologia International Journal, 2012
The aim of this study was to evaluate associations between anal sphincter pressure and stage of prolapse and bowel and prolapse symptoms among women undergoing prolapse surgery and to determine whether anal sphincter pressure could predict symptomatic ...
Kristina Crafoord, Jan Brynhildsen, Olof Hallböök, Preben Kjølhede   +3 more
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A Retrospective Critique of the Various Sphincter-preserving Surgical Procedures for Ischiorectal Fistula

Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon, 2022
In the 1950s, the cause of anal fistulas was identified as an infection of the anal gland (cryptoglandular infection theory). Thereafter, treatment for this disorder began in the 1960s with the lay-open procedure, which involved incising the sphincter ...
Yoriyuki Tsuji, Shota Takano, Kazutaka Yamada, Masahiro Takano   +3 more
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Causes and assessment of faecal incontinence [PDF]

, 1999
Faecal incontinence remains a taboo subject and patients frequently conceal their symptoms, because of fear and embarrassment. Sensitive and appropriate assessment will encourage people to seek advice and treatment if required. This article discusses the
Chelvanayagam, Sonya
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Internal Anal Sphincter Derangement with Anal Fissures

Gastroenterology, 1974
Rectosphincteric manometric studies in patients with anal fissures demonstrated an abnormal internal anal sphincter reflex in response to rectal distention. This abnormal reflex response, characterized by an overshoot contraction immediately after a normal relaxation, was present in all 7 patients with fissures, but not in 17 subjects without anal ...
B J, Nothmann, M M, Schuster
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