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Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1998
Pelvic floor disorders are common in women. Most gynecologists are well versed in the management of urinary incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse; however, knowledge of disorders involving the anorectum is often lacking. This review will discuss the issue of anorectal incontinence in women, attempt to provide a logical outline for evaluation and ...
S L, Jackson, T L, Hull
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Pelvic floor disorders are common in women. Most gynecologists are well versed in the management of urinary incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse; however, knowledge of disorders involving the anorectum is often lacking. This review will discuss the issue of anorectal incontinence in women, attempt to provide a logical outline for evaluation and ...
S L, Jackson, T L, Hull
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 1983
Fecal incontinence is frequently seen in elderly patients, particularly in association with dementia. It can result from underlying disease, fecal stasis, or neurologic disorders, some of which are reversible. With proper care and treatment, it is possible to reduce the prevalence of fecal incontinence in elderly patients.
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Fecal incontinence is frequently seen in elderly patients, particularly in association with dementia. It can result from underlying disease, fecal stasis, or neurologic disorders, some of which are reversible. With proper care and treatment, it is possible to reduce the prevalence of fecal incontinence in elderly patients.
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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 2003
The measurement of fecal incontinence is challenging. Because fecal incontinence is a symptom, the subjective perception of the patient must be the foundation of any evaluation of incontinence or the impact of incontinence. The lack of a criterion standard makes testing measures for reliability and validity more difficult.
Nancy N, Baxter +2 more
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The measurement of fecal incontinence is challenging. Because fecal incontinence is a symptom, the subjective perception of the patient must be the foundation of any evaluation of incontinence or the impact of incontinence. The lack of a criterion standard makes testing measures for reliability and validity more difficult.
Nancy N, Baxter +2 more
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Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 2004
Fecal incontinence is a common problem in the elderly population,particularly in nursing homes, and is one of the common reasons for nursing home placement. In addition to the inconvenience of the incontinence for the patient and caregiver, it is associated with increased mortality.
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Fecal incontinence is a common problem in the elderly population,particularly in nursing homes, and is one of the common reasons for nursing home placement. In addition to the inconvenience of the incontinence for the patient and caregiver, it is associated with increased mortality.
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Fecoflowmetry in Fecal Incontinence
European Surgical Research, 2008The fecofiowmetric pattern of fecal incontinence was studied in 38 patients. 21 patients had complete and 17 partial incontinence. Twenty normal controls of matching sex and age were also studied. EMG of external anal sphincter and puborectalis as well as the measuring of anal pressure were done.
A, Shafik, A M, Khalid
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European Journal of Radiology, 2003
Fecal incontinence is the inability to defer release of gas or stool from the anus and rectum by mechanisms of voluntary control. It is an important medical disorder affecting the quality of life of up to 20% of the population above 65 years. The most common contributing factors include previous vaginal deliveries, pelvic or perineal trauma, previous ...
Michael H, Fuchsjäger, Andrea G, Maier
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Fecal incontinence is the inability to defer release of gas or stool from the anus and rectum by mechanisms of voluntary control. It is an important medical disorder affecting the quality of life of up to 20% of the population above 65 years. The most common contributing factors include previous vaginal deliveries, pelvic or perineal trauma, previous ...
Michael H, Fuchsjäger, Andrea G, Maier
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Treatment of fecal incontinence
Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology, 2003Fecal incontinence is a symptom of many disorders that can affect the nerves and muscles controlling defecation; it is not just due to exceptionally voluminous diarrhea. Underlying problems should be identified and treated, because that may improve incontinence.
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Fecal incontinence in older patients
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2005Fecal incontinence (FI), the involuntary passage of fecal material through the anus, is a common medical problem in older people, especially in frail older nursing home residents. FI is often associated with urinary incontinence. Severe constipation leading to fecal impaction, laxative abuse, diarrhea, cognitive impairment, senescence, and ...
Abbasi J, Akhtar, Manmeet, Padda
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Epidemiology of fecal incontinence
Gastroenterology, 2004Nursing home residence is by far the most prominent association with fecal incontinence, with a prevalence approaching 50%. In one major survey, urinary incontinence was the greatest risk factor for developing fecal incontinence, and fecal incontinence was the greatest risk factor for developing urinary incontinence.
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