ArticleGastroenterology & hepatology2008
Management of fecal incontinence.
Article in Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Association between anastomotic leak after rectal resection and bowel dysfunction, a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2025Pooled it
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Evidence-Based Practical Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- The Prevalence of Enteropathy Symptoms from the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract and the Evaluation of Anorectal Function in Diabetes Mellitus Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Evaluation of Anorectal Afferent Pathway: Does It Help Overcome Unmet Diagnostic Needs in the Management of Fecal Incontinence?Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2019Article
- Rectal tone and compliance affected in patients with fecal incontinence after fistulotomy.World journal of gastroenterology · 2015Observational
- Impact of late anorectal dysfunction on quality of life after pelvic radiotherapy.International journal of colorectal disease · 2013Article
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Abstract
Fecal incontinence is a common condition that often impairs quality of life. It is generally caused by a variety of conditions that are associated with anorectal sensorimotor dysfunction and/or diarrhea. A detailed characterization of symptoms, particularly bowel habits, is useful for assessing symptom severity and guiding management. A careful digital rectal examination is invaluable for gauging anal resting and squeeze pressures and anorectal evacuation. Tests should be tailored to age, symptom severity, and response to previous therapy. Anorectal manometry and sphincter imaging are useful starting tests. Depending upon the clinical circumstances, additional testing and therapeutic options may be useful. Fecal continence can be improved by measures to regulate bowel habits and pelvic floor retraining. Surgical repair of anal sphincter defects improves fecal continence in the short but not in the long term. Newer surgical therapies and devices are of limited and/or unproven utility.
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