A. Gardiner
Investigation and treatment of faecal incontinence
Gardiner, A.; Maslekar, S; Gardiner, Anji; Maklin, C.; Duthie, G. S.
Authors
S Maslekar
Anji Gardiner
C. Maklin
G. S. Duthie
Abstract
Faecal incontinence is a debilitating condition affecting people of all ages, and significantly impairs quality of life. Proper clinical assessment followed by conservative medical therapy leads to improvement in more than 50% of cases, including patients with severe symptoms. Patients with advanced incontinence or those resistant to initial treatment should be evaluated by anorectal physiology testing to establish the severity and type of incontinence. Several treatment options with promising results exist. Patients with gross sphincter defects should undergo surgical repair. Those who fail to respond to sphincteroplasty and those with no anatomical defects have the option of either sacral nerve stimulation or other advanced procedures. Stoma formation should be reserved for patients who do not respond to any of the above procedures.
Citation
Maslekar, S., Gardiner, A., Maklin, C., & Duthie, G. S. (2006). Investigation and treatment of faecal incontinence. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 82(968), 363-371. https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.2005.044099
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 7, 2006 |
Online Publication Date | Jun 5, 2006 |
Publication Date | Jun 30, 2006 |
Journal | Postgraduate medical journal |
Print ISSN | 0032-5473 |
Publisher | BMJ Publishing Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 82 |
Issue | 968 |
Pages | 363-371 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.2005.044099 |
Keywords | Faecal incontinence |
Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/428924 |
PMID | 16754704 |
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