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Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2014 Fecal incontinence is a common and disabling condition that unfortunately remains an “orphan” in terms of medical research and effective therapies. This book provides a brief review of the pathophysiology of fecal incontinence with specific focus on ...
Carlo Ratto +5 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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Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2007 Asangaedem Akpan1,2,3, Margot A Gosney2, James Barrett3,4, 1Directorate of Medicine and Elderly Care, Warrington Hospital, Warrington, Cheshire, UK; 2School of Food Biosciences, The University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, UK; 3Liverpool John Moores
Asangaedem Akpan +2 more
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Investigating and Treating Fecal Incontinence: When and How [PDF]
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2009 Fecal incontinence is a common disorder in our aging population and can have profound effects on patient’s well-being. The present review examines the current understanding of fecal incontinence and provides a practical approach to the investigation and ...
Adriana Lazarescu +2 more
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Fecal incontinence: the quality of reported randomized, controlled trials in the last ten years. [PDF]
, 2008 This study was designed to analyze the characteristics and the quality of reporting of randomized, controlled trials published during the last ten years on fecal ...
Norton, C. +2 more
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Fecal Incontinence in the Elderly
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 2021 Fecal incontinence can be a challenging and stigmatizing disease with a high prevalence in the elderly population. Despite effective treatment options, most patients do not receive care. Clues in the history and physical examination can assist the provider in establishing the diagnosis. Direct inquiry about the presence of incontinence is key.
Trisha, Pasricha, Kyle, Staller
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Effective management of acute faecal incontinence in hospital: review of continence management systems [PDF]
, 2010 This paper reviews the scientific literature regarding current systems available for the management of acute faecal incontinence (FI) in hospital patients.
S. Lui +7 more
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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.
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Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2006 RACIONAL: A incontinência fecal é mais freqüente na população feminina, tornando-se mais prevalente com o aumento da idade. Poucos estudos avaliaram sua prevalência e intensidade em mulheres na pós-menopausa.
Simone Caetano Morale de Oliveira +5 more
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Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2016 Aim: Fecal incontinence is still continuing to be a complex disorder for colorectal surgeon’s practice. Nerve stimulation and bulking agent injection are two different minimal invasive methods for its treatment.
Metin Keskin +5 more
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