Trial reportAmerican journal of obstetrics and gynecology2012
Changes in bowel symptoms 1 year after rectocele repair.
Trial report in American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 40 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Following Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Recommendation from Scientific Literature.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Resolution of symptoms of rectal prolapse after repair of vaginal prolapse: A report of two cases.Case reports in women's health · 2024Article
- Preoperative predictors of success after transvaginal rectocoele repair.Techniques in coloproctology · 2023Article
- Coexistent faecal incontinence and constipation: Common but frequently overlooked.United European gastroenterology journal · 2022Article
- Assessing vaginal pressure profiles before and after prolapse surgery using an intravaginal pressure sensor (femfit®).International urogynecology journal · 2021Article
- International Urogynecology Consultation Chapter 1 Committee 5: relationship of pelvic organ prolapse to associated pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms: lower urinary tract, bowel, sexual dysfunction and abdominopelvic pain.International urogynecology journal · 2021Article
- Does the presence of a true radiological rectocele increase the likelihood of symptoms of prolapse?International urogynecology journal · 2021Article
- Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging following native tissue vaginal reconstructive surgery; a prospective study.International urogynecology journal · 2021Observational
- Coexistent faecal incontinence and constipation: A cross-sectional study of 4027 adults undergoing specialist assessment.EClinicalMedicine · 2020Article
- Descent and hypermobility of the rectum in women with obstructed defecation symptoms.International urogynecology journal · 2020Article
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- Clinical impact of bowel symptoms in women with pelvic floor disorders.International urogynecology journal · 2017Article
- Temporal relationship between posterior vaginal prolapse and defecatory symptoms.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2017Article
- Comments to: surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse in women.Techniques in coloproctology · 2016Article
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Abstract
objectiveWe sought to evaluate changes in bowel symptoms after rectocele repair and identify risk factors for persistent symptoms. STUDY
designWe conducted ancillary analysis of a randomized surgical trial for rectocele repair. Subjects underwent examinations and completed questionnaires for bowel symptoms at baseline and 12 months postoperatively. Outcomes included resolution, persistence, or de novo bowel symptoms. We used multiple logistic regression to identify risk factors for bowel symptom persistence.
resultsA total of 160 women enrolled: 139 had baseline bowel symptoms and 85% had 12-month data. The prevalence of bowel symptoms decreased after rectocele repair (56% vs 23% splinting, 74% vs 37% straining, 85% vs 19% incomplete evacuation, 66% vs 14% obstructive defecation; P < .001 for all). On multiple logistic regression, a longer history of splinting was a risk factor for persistent postoperative splinting (adjusted odds ratio, 2.25; 95% confidence interval, 1.02-4.93).
conclusionBowel symptoms may improve after rectocele repair, but almost half of women will have persistent symptoms.
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