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Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of the structural and functional results of postanal repair for neuropathic fecal incontinence.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12473886     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine whether dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvic floor can discriminate between patients who improve after postanal repair for neurogenic fecal incontinence and those who remain symptomatic. METHODS: Pelvic floor measurements obtained during dynamic magnetic resonance imaging in eight females whose anal incontinence had improved after postanal repair were compared with those from nine females who remained symptomatic. All subjects also underwent standard anorectal physiology testing. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between groups with respect to any measurement of anterior or middle pelvic floor compartments. Additionally, there was no difference in posterior pelvic floor configuration when symptomatic patients were compared with those who had improved. However, dynamic magnetic resonance measurements revealed patients who remained symptomatic had significantly greater posterior pelvic floor weakness. Anorectal physiology was unable to differentiate between groups. CONCLUSIONS: There is no difference in static pelvic floor measurements when subjects remaining symptomatic after postanal repair are compared with those who have improved. In contrast, dynamic measurements may be able to predict failure in those who demonstrate excessive posterior pelvic floor mobility.
Authors:
Jeremiah C Healy; Steve Halligan; Clive I Bartram; Michael A Kamm; Robin K S Phillips; Rodney Reznek
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Diseases of the colon and rectum     Volume:  45     ISSN:  0012-3706     ISO Abbreviation:  Dis. Colon Rectum     Publication Date:  2002 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-12-10     Completed Date:  2003-01-07     Revised Date:  2005-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372764     Medline TA:  Dis Colon Rectum     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1629-34     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Anal Canal / surgery*
Fecal Incontinence / pathology*,  surgery*
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Male
Middle Aged
Pelvic Floor / physiology*,  radiography
Predictive Value of Tests
Treatment Outcome

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