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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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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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Dynamic graciloplasty for fecal incontinence
Microsurgery, 2001AbstractFecal incontinence is a socially incapacitating condition with associated high treatment costs. The most common cause of fecal incontinence is trauma during childbirth followed by surgical interventions. After unsuccessful conventional treatment, muscle transposition is the next treatment option. Two local muscles are used for this purpose: the
M. J. G. M. Rongen +2 more
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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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Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 1997
Fecal incontinence, the involuntary passage of gas, liquid, or solid stool, is an underreported problem in our society. The evaluation of fecal incontinence includes a focused history, physical examination, and assessment of the pelvic floor musculature.
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Fecal incontinence, the involuntary passage of gas, liquid, or solid stool, is an underreported problem in our society. The evaluation of fecal incontinence includes a focused history, physical examination, and assessment of the pelvic floor musculature.
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