| Fecal incontinence. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18486840 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fecal incontinence (FI) has a significant social and economic impact on the patient and the community. In women, obstetric injury is commonly associated with the development of FI. Understanding FI is aided by a good knowledge of the pelvic floor anatomy and continence mechanisms. This same knowledge along with a good history and physical can guide the physician in selecting appropriate studies and treatment options. Surgical treatment of FI is currently the best option when a sphincter defect exists. The long-term prognosis of the repair is disappointing, however. Ongoing investigations continue in the hopes of getting closer to a cure and to reclaiming the patient's former quality of life. |
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Authors:
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Christine D Hannaway; Tracy L Hull |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Volume: 35 ISSN: 0889-8545 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2008 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-19 Completed Date: 2008-07-31 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709551 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 249-69, viii Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Delivery, Obstetric
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adverse effects Diagnosis, Differential Fecal Incontinence* / epidemiology, etiology, therapy Female Humans Male Prevalence Risk Factors |
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