| Recent concepts in fecal incontinence. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12112954 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fecal incontinence is an 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 more than 2% of the US population. The most common contributing factors include previous vaginal deliveries, pelvic or perineal trauma, previous anorectal surgery, and rectal prolapse. Many physicians lack experience and knowledge related to pelvic floor incontinence disorders, but advancing technology has improved this knowledge. Increased experience with endoanal ultrasound and endoanal magnetic resonance imaging have given us better understanding of the anatomy of the anal canal, and new techniques with muscle translocation and artificial neosphincters and neuromodulation have expanded our armamentarium of options for restoring continence. |
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Authors:
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J M Douglas; L E Smith |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current women's health reports Volume: 1 ISSN: 1534-5874 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Womens Health Rep Publication Date: 2001 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-07-12 Completed Date: 2002-09-26 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101120027 Medline TA: Curr Womens Health Rep Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 67-71 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street NW, Suite 3B-31, Washington, DC 20010, USA. |
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Aged Biofeedback, Psychology Defecography / methods Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods Fecal Incontinence / diagnosis*, etiology, therapy* Female Humans Loperamide / therapeutic use Magnetic Resonance Imaging Manometry Middle Aged Prognosis Rectal Diseases / complications*, diagnosis Rectal Prolapse / complications, diagnosis, surgery Treatment Outcome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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53179-11-6/Loperamide |
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