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Fecal Incontinence [PDF]

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2004
Fecal incontinence is a devastating problem for those afflicted. It can lead to embarrassment and social isolation. Treating the problem begins with a thorough history and physical examination. Further testing (such as anal physiology testing or anal endosonography) depends on the examination and treatment plan.
Tracy L. Hull
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Controversies in fecal incontinence. [PDF]

World J Gastroenterol
Fecal incontinence is a common condition that can significantly impact patients’ quality of life. Obstetric anal sphincter injury and anorectal surgeries are common etiologies. Endoanal ultrasound and anorectal manometry are important diagnostic tools for evaluating patients. There are various treatment options, including diet, lifestyle modifications,
Albuquerque A, Rao SSC.
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Fecal incontinence and rectal prolapse. [PDF]

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2019
Kumar, D, Kumar, N
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Fecal Incontinence: The Importance of a Structured Pathophysiological Model

Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon, 2022
Fecal incontinence has an enormous social and economic impact and may significantly impair quality of life. Even though fecal incontinence is a common complaint in (aging) adults, a structured pathophysiological model of the clinical presentations of ...
Marloes E Knol, Heleen S Snijders, Johannes TM van der Heyden, Coen IM Baeten   +3 more
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Are quality of life, functional capacity, and urinary incontinence associated with fecal incontinence? The Fibra-BR Study

Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging, 2023
Objective: To assess the prevalence of fecal incontinence and its association with clinical, functional, and cognitive-behavioral variables, medication use, frailty, falls, and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults (aged 65 years or older ...
Eduardo Magalhães da Costa, Virgilio Garcia Moreira, Anita Liberalesso Neri, Eduardo Ferriolli, Leani Souza Pereira, Flavia Malini Drummond, Mariangela Perez, Roberto Alves Lourenço   +7 more
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Continence Status and Presence of Pressure Skin Injury among Special Elderly Nursing Home Residents in Japan: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

Geriatrics, 2021
Urinary and fecal incontinence as well as skin pressure injury are common healthcare problems in nursing homes; however, the prevalence and related risk factors were not well understood in the Japanese special elderly nursing home settings.
Motofumi Suzuki, Megumi Kodaira, Keiko Suyama, Taro Murata, Haruki Kume   +4 more
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296 Identifying Gaps in Elderly Fecal Incontinence Management

Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2023
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Fecal incontinence is associated with increased caregiver strain, reduced patient dignity and diminished quality of life. A spectrum of incontinence exists, along with a paucity of available solutions for patients and their caregivers ...
Braden Barlean, Khalil Merali, Meagan Smith, Poplar Yang   +3 more
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Fecal incontinence and associated pelvic floor dysfunction during and one year after the first pregnancy

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2023
Introduction Obstetric anal sphincter injury is an important risk factor for postpartum fecal incontinence but few studies have reported fecal incontinence occurring, even during pregnancy.
Markus Harry Jansson, Karin Franzén, Gunilla Tegerstedt, Jan Brynhildsen, Ayako Hiyoshi, Kerstin Nilsson   +5 more
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Japanese Practice Guidelines for Fecal Incontinence Part 2-Examination and Conservative Treatment for Fecal Incontinence- English Version

Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon, 2021
Examination for fecal incontinence is performed in order to evaluate the condition of each patient. As there is no single method that perfectly assesses this condition, there are several tests that need to be conducted.
Kotaro Maeda, Toshiki Mimura, Kazuhiko Yoshioka, Mihoko Seki, Hidetoshi Katsuno, Yoshihiko Takao, Akira Tsunoda, Tetsuo Yamana, Fecal Incontinence Guideline Preparation Committee   +8 more
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Comparison of Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) and Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TNS) for Treatment of Fecal Incontinence: Literature Review and Meta-analysis

Lietuvos Chirurgija, 2021
Aim. To evaluate and compare effectivenes of sacral and posterior tibial nerve stimulation for treating fecal incontinence. Methods. Systematic literature review was performed to compare sacral and posterior tibial nerve stimulation effectiveness ...
Rytis Tumasonis, Arūnas Petkevičius, Saulius Švagždys   +2 more
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