Context Biofeedback has been used successfully in the treatment of fecal incontinence, working mainly on rehabilitation of the sphincter muscle. However, there are few studies presenting objective results of biofeedback, in terms of functional results ...
Fernando Rocha LEITE+2 more
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Fecal Incontinence in the Elderly
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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Mapping the current flow in sacral nerve stimulation using computational modelling [PDF]
© The Institution of Engineering and Technology 2019Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is an established treatment for faecal incontinence involving the implantation of a quadripolar electrode into a sacral foramen, through which an electrical stimulus is ...
Maeda, Yasuko+2 more
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BACKGROUND Biofeedback is an effective method of treatment for fecal incontinence but there is controversy regarding factors that may be correlated with its effectiveness.
S. Murad-Regadas+5 more
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Faecal incontinence persisting after childbirth : a 12 year longitudinal study [PDF]
© 2012 The Authors BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology © 2012 RCOG.Peer ...
Dean, N+8 more
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Incontinence and quality of life in ulcerative colitis patients after total proctocolectomy with an ileal pouch anal anastomosis [PDF]
Objective: 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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Fecal incontinence - Challenges and solutions.
Fecal incontinence is not a diagnosis but a frequent and debilitating common final pathway symptom resulting from numerous different causes. Incontinence not only impacts the patient's self-esteem and quality of life but may result in significant ...
Nallely Saldana Ruiz, A. Kaiser
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Double-blind randomised controlled trial of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus sham electrical stimulation in the treatment of faecal incontinence: CONtrol of Faecal Incontinence using Distal NeuromodulaTion (the CONFIDeNT trial) [PDF]
Background: Faecal incontinence (FI) is a common condition which is often under-reported. It is distressing for those suffering from it, impacting heavily on their quality of life.
Allescher+81 more
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Examining professionals' and parents' views of using transanal irrigation with children: Understanding their experiences to develop a shared health resource for education and practise [PDF]
Irrigation as a bowel management approach has been reportedly used with children for more than 20 years. Parents managing their child's chronic bowel problem have previously been shown to have increased emotional stress.
Bray, L., Sanders, C
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In Japan, the surgical treatment for fecal incontinence (FI) can be performed using minimally invasive surgery, such as anal sphincteroplasty and sacral neuromodulation (SNM), as well as antegrade continence enema (ACE), graciloplasty, and stoma ...
Kotaro Maeda+8 more
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