SynthesisInternational urogynecology journal2016
Role of diet in fecal incontinence: a systematic review of the literature.
Synthesis in International urogynecology journal, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of Faecal Incontinence-A UEG/ESCP/ESNM/ESPCG collaboration.United European gastroenterology journal · 2022Guideline
- The Japan Society of Coloproctology Practice Guidelines for Fecal Incontinence 2024 (Revised Second Edition).Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2026Review
- Association between pro-inflammatory diet and fecal incontinence: a large population-based study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Higher HEI-2015 score is associated with reduced risk of fecal incontinence: insights from a large cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Exercise, Dietary Habits, and Defecatory Dysfunction in Patients Living with Colorectal Cancer: A Preliminary Quantitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Metabolic and Nutritional Issues after Lower Digestive Tract Surgery: The Important Role of the Dietitian in a Multidisciplinary Setting.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Faecal incontinence-a comprehensive review.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Review
- Evaluating the risk factors for the development of benign disorders of defaecation: a surgical perspective.Techniques in coloproctology · 2023Article
- A diet modification intervention for older women with fecal incontinence.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2023Article
- Defecation Dysfunction and Exercise Habits among Survivors of Rectal Cancer: A Pilot Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Rapid priority setting exercise on faecal incontinence for Cochrane Incontinence.BMJ open gastroenterology · 2022Article
- The Association Between Dietary Intake and Improvement of LARS Among Rectal Cancer Patients After Sphincter-Saving Surgery-A Descriptive Cohort Study.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
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- Physiotherapy for Prevention and Treatment of Fecal Incontinence in Women-Systematic Review of Methods.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Review
- Constipation and Fecal Incontinence in the Elderly.Current gastroenterology reports · 2020Review
- Diet Modifications in Older Women With Fecal Incontinence: A Qualitative Study.Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery · 2020Article
- Conservative treatment of severe defecatory urgency and fecal incontinence: minor strategies with major impact.Techniques in coloproctology · 2018Article
- Association of eating behavior with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women: An observational study.Women's health (London, England)Observational
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to perform a systematic review of the literature to examine original research on the role of diet in fecal incontinence (FI) with a dual focus on dietary differences in FI and dietary treatments for FI.
methodsWe searched the PubMed and Embase databases for any peer-reviewed original research in English on the role of diet in FI.
resultsWe identified 172 unique citations. After title review and exclusion of articles not reporting original research, 9 publications were included in the final review: 4 focused on dietary differences and 5 focused on dietary treatments for FI. Limited evidence indicates that macro- and micronutrient intake does not differ significantly in those with and without FI. However, certain foods were perceived to improve or exacerbate FI symptoms and these varied and were adjusted as part of self-care practices. A high-fiber diet may reduce incontinence frequency.
conclusionsData on the pathogenesis of FI from a dietary perspective are scant. Based on the limited data, dietary differences between those with and without FI provide little insight with the exception of fiber. Further studies are needed to elucidate treatments for FI using fiber and dietary modifications.
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