Aging-associated changes in microRNA expression profile of internal anal sphincter smooth muscle: Role of microRNA-133a. [PDF]
, 2016 A comprehensive genomic and proteomic, computational, and physiological approach was employed to examine the (previously unexplored) role of microRNAs (miRNAs) as regulators of internal anal sphincter (IAS) smooth muscle contractile phenotype and basal ...
Addya, Sankar +6 more
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Using therapeutic groups to support women with faecal incontinence. [PDF]
, 2007 In this paper, the authors describe the use of facilitated patient groups, in the management of women with faecal incontinence (FI). Two types of groups are discussed--a psychoeducational group and a psychotherapy group.
Chelvanayagam, Sonya, Stern, J.
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Identifying longitudinal sustainable hierarchies in activities of daily living [PDF]
, 2017 © 2017 Elsevier B.V. Activities of daily living serve as an indicator of progression in disability and rehabilitation. It is know that some of the measurement scales used show hierarchical properties indicating that activities of daily living are lost ...
Ferrario, Barbara +5 more
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Fecal incontinence and quality of life assessment through questionnaires
Journal of Coloproctology, 2017 Background: Fecal incontinence causes a big impact on patient's quality of life. Our study analyzed the main questionnaires about fecal incontinence available internationally, aiming to delineate vantages and limitations of these instruments and their ...
Beatriz Deoti Silva Rodrigues +3 more
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Use of Sacral Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Overlapping Constipation and Fecal Incontinence [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND Fecal incontinence and constipation are common gastrointestinal complaints, but rarely occur concurrently. Management of these seemingly paradoxical processes is challenging, as treatment of one symptom may exacerbate the other.
James-Stevenson, Toyia, Sreepati, Gouri
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Incontinence and quality of life in ulcerative colitis patients after total proctocolectomy with an ileal pouch anal anastomosis [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal ResearchObjective: Total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is a surgical procedure performed on patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) to avoid the need for permanent stoma.
Seyed Vahid Hosseini +6 more
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Continence, 2023 Aims:: To develop a minimum set of standard questions to include on a bowel diary for assessing fecal incontinence in adults. Methods:: An interdisciplinary team of ICS members searched and reviewed the literature, analyzed 32 bowel diaries from 9 ...
Donna Z. Bliss +9 more
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Neuromodulation in neurogenic bladder. [PDF]
, 2016 While neuromodulation is a well-established treatment option for patients with non-neurogenic overactive bladder and urinary retention, its applicability to the neurogenic bladder population has only recently been examined more in depth.
Sanford, Melissa T, Suskind, Anne M
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Incidence of anismus in fecal incontinence patients evaluated at a Coloproctology service
Journal of Coloproctology, 2015 Introduction: Fecal incontinence is defined as a loss of bladder and bowel control. Anismus is characterized by a paradoxical contraction or inappropriate relaxation of pelvic floor muscles while trying to evacuate, being usually associated with ...
Larissa Sokol Rotta +3 more
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The Traumatic Tube: Bleeding Rectal Ulcer Caused by Flexi-Seal Device
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2017 Diarrhea and fecal incontinence are common in critically ill patients and present a challenging problem in patient management. The Flexi-Seal® Fecal Management System is a device to divert the stools away from the patient, thus improving the care to ...
Abhinav Tiwari +5 more
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