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Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2007
Fecal incontinence (FI) is defined as the involuntary passage of fecal material through the anal canal. True incontinence must be differentiated from pseudo incontinence. FI is predominately a disease of the elderly or of institutional patients. Fecal incontinence in the nursing home population has been estimated at 47%.
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Fecal incontinence (FI) is defined as the involuntary passage of fecal material through the anal canal. True incontinence must be differentiated from pseudo incontinence. FI is predominately a disease of the elderly or of institutional patients. Fecal incontinence in the nursing home population has been estimated at 47%.
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Fecal Incontinence in the Elderly
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2009Fecal incontinence affects up to 20% of community-dwelling adults and more than 50% of nursing home residents, and is one of the major risk factors for elderly persons in the nursing home. Institutionalization itself is a risk factor (eg, immobility due to physical restraints). Management should focus on identifying and treating underlying causes, such
Felix W. Leung, Satish S.C. Rao
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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.
Ann C. Lowry +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.
Ann C. Lowry +2 more
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Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992
Pelvic floor dysfunction is related to neuropathic injury to the pelvic floor musculature. Clinically, the patient may present with genital prolapse or urinary or fecal incontinence. For a successful outcome, the physician must consider all pelvic compartments in the evaluation and treatment of patients with these disorders.
Benson Jt, Caputo Rm
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Pelvic floor dysfunction is related to neuropathic injury to the pelvic floor musculature. Clinically, the patient may present with genital prolapse or urinary or fecal incontinence. For a successful outcome, the physician must consider all pelvic compartments in the evaluation and treatment of patients with these disorders.
Benson Jt, Caputo Rm
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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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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 ...
Susan L. Jackson, Tracy 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 ...
Susan L. Jackson, Tracy L. Hull
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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 ...
Andrea Maier, Michael Fuchsjäger
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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 ...
Andrea Maier, Michael Fuchsjäger
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Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 2012
Fecal incontinence is a common condition, which leads to impaired quality of life and huge financial cost at an individual and societal level. Recent studies have identified novel and potentially modifiable risk factors. Newer diagnostic modalities are giving more detailed information about underlying disorders, helping to implement targeted treatment.
Nicholas J. Talley +2 more
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Fecal incontinence is a common condition, which leads to impaired quality of life and huge financial cost at an individual and societal level. Recent studies have identified novel and potentially modifiable risk factors. Newer diagnostic modalities are giving more detailed information about underlying disorders, helping to implement targeted treatment.
Nicholas J. Talley +2 more
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American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2006
Fecal incontinence (FI) has a prevalence of 2-7% in the general community and increases substantially in hospitalized patients and nursing home residents. Incontinent patients often isolate themselves from society for fear of having an incontinent episode in public.
Asyia Ahmad, Sara K. Hawes
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Fecal incontinence (FI) has a prevalence of 2-7% in the general community and increases substantially in hospitalized patients and nursing home residents. Incontinent patients often isolate themselves from society for fear of having an incontinent episode in public.
Asyia Ahmad, Sara K. Hawes
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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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