ReviewTherapeutic advances in gastroenterology2016
Management of patients with faecal incontinence.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 56 citations in OpenAlex.
- Clinical effectiveness and safety of self-expandable implantable bulking agents for faecal incontinence: a systematic review.BMC gastroenterology · 2022Pooled it
- Autologous Myoblasts for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence: Results of a Phase 2 Randomized Placebo-controlled Study (MIAS).Annals of surgery · 2018Trial
- Ultrasonographic evidence of Gatekeeper™ prosthesis migration in patients treated for faecal incontinence: a case series.International journal of colorectal disease · 2017Trial
- Genital bar electrode for dorsal genital nerve stimulation: feasibility and safety of a novel approach for managing bowel dysfunction and overactive bladder.Techniques in coloproctology · 2026Article
- Investigating the effects of using Tecar therapy with biofeedback compared to biofeedback alone in the treatment of fecal incontinence in children aged 4 to 16 years: a randomized clinical trial study.Gastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench · 2025Article
- Pelvic Floor Disorders Due to Anal Sexual Activity in Men and Women: A Narrative Review.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Review
- Systemic sclerosis and anorectal dysfunction: The Leeds experience.Journal of scleroderma and related disorders · 2024Article
- Faecal incontinence-a comprehensive review.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Review
- Diagnostic approach to faecal incontinence: What test and when to perform?World journal of gastroenterology · 2021Review
- Physiotherapy for Prevention and Treatment of Fecal Incontinence in Women-Systematic Review of Methods.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Review
- Cohort profile: the Funen Diabetes Database-a population-based cohort of patients with diabetes in Denmark.BMJ open · 2020Article
- [Intestinal stomata].Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen · 2020Article
- Risk of cancer in patients with fecal incontinence.Cancer medicine · 2019Article
- Relationships between the results of anorectal investigations and symptom severity in patients with faecal incontinence.International journal of colorectal disease · 2019Article
- Conservative treatment of severe defecatory urgency and fecal incontinence: minor strategies with major impact.Techniques in coloproctology · 2018Article
- Translating promising strategies for bowel and bladder management in spinal cord injury.Experimental neurology · 2018Review
- Anal and Perineal Injuries.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2018Review
- Electrical stimulation structurally affects the tissues of the rectum and anus of nulliparous rats.Journal of anatomy · 2017Article
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Abstract
Faecal incontinence, defined as the involuntary loss of solid or liquid stool, is a common problem affecting 0.8-8.3% of the adult population. Individuals suffering from faecal incontinence often live a restricted life with reduced quality of life. The present paper is a clinically oriented review of the pathophysiology, evaluation and treatment of faecal incontinence. First-line therapy should be conservative and usually include dietary adjustments, fibre supplement, constipating agents or mini enemas. Biofeedback therapy to improve external anal sphincter function can be offered but the evidence for long-term effect is poor. There is good evidence that colonic irrigation can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life, especially in patients with neurogenic faecal incontinence. Surgical interventions should only be considered if conservative measures fail. Sacral nerve stimulation is a minimally invasive procedure with high rate of success. Advanced surgical procedures should be restricted to highly selected patients and only performed at specialist centres. A stoma should be considered if other treatment modalities fail.
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