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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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Fecal incontinence and rectal prolapse. [PDF]
Kumar, D, Kumar, N
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Fecal incontinence is a debilitating and socially embarrassing condition. Significant advances in the evaluation and treatment of this condition have been made in recent years, and several new treatment modalities are in the pipeline to be made available to affected patients.
Hamel, Christian T., Marti, Walter R.
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Controversies in fecal incontinence. [PDF]
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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Cesarean section for the prevention of postpartum fecal incontinence: a Meta-analysis
Objective To systematically evaluate the influence of cesarean section on the incidence of postpartum fecal incontinence. Methods The relevant literature of the impact of cesarean section on the postpartum fecal incontinence were searched in Chinese ...
ZHANG Na*, HOU Dan
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To compare antegrade continence enema (ACE) treatment and sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) in children with intractable functional constipation (FC) and fecal incontinence (FI).
M. H. Vriesman+11 more
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Abstract Background Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) standard of care includes multikinase inhibitors (MKIs), which can exacerbate disease‐related diarrhea, primarily because of non‐RET kinase inhibition. We report diarrhea and other patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) with selpercatinib, a highly selective RET inhibitor, among patients with RET‐mutant MTC ...
Lori J. Wirth+10 more
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Fecal incontinence is a multifactorial disorder that is often poorly understood and treated primarily by practicing physicians. Fecal impaction with overflow incontinence can be identified by patient history and physical examination and can be appropriately treated.
Robert D. Madoff, Timothy C. Counihan
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Management of Fecal Incontinence [PDF]
Nine percent of adult women experience episodes of fecal incontinence at least monthly. Fecal incontinence is more common in older women and those with chronic bowel disturbance, diabetes, obesity, prior anal sphincter injury, or urinary incontinence.
Keisha Y. Dyer+2 more
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