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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2017

An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for female anorectal dysfunction.

Abdul H Sultan, Ash Monga, Joseph Lee, Anton Emmanuel, Christine Norton, Giulio Santoro, Tracy Hull, Bary Berghmans, Stuart Brody, Bernard T Haylen

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10 authors.

Abdul H SultanUrogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Unit, Croydon University Hospital, London Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR7 7YE, UK. abdulsultan@NHS.net.
Ash MongaPrincess Anne Hospital, Southampton, UK.
Joseph LeeUniversity of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Anton EmmanuelUniversity College Hospital, London, UK.
Christine NortonKings College London, London, UK.
Giulio SantoroRegional Hospital, Treviso, Italy.
Tracy HullCleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Bary BerghmansMaastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Stuart BrodyDepartment of General Anthropology, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
Bernard T HaylenUniversity of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisThe terminology for anorectal dysfunction in women has long been in need of a specific clinically-based Consensus Report.

methodsThis Report combines the input of members of the Standardization and Terminology Committees of two International Organizations, the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) and the International Continence Society (ICS), assisted on Committee by experts in their fields to form a Joint IUGA/ICS Working Group on Female Anorectal Terminology. Appropriate core clinical categories and sub classifications were developed to give an alphanumeric coding to each definition. An extensive process of twenty rounds of internal and external review was developed to exhaustively examine each definition, with decision-making by collective opinion (consensus).

resultsA Terminology Report for anorectal dysfunction, encompassing over 130 separate definitions, has been developed. It is clinically based with the most common diagnoses defined. Clarity and user-friendliness have been key aims to make it interpretable by practitioners and trainees in all the different specialty groups involved in female pelvic floor dysfunction. Female-specific anorectal investigations and imaging (ultrasound, radiology and MRI) has been included whilst appropriate figures have been included to supplement and help clarify the text. Interval review (5-10 years) is anticipated to keep the document updated and as widely acceptable as possible.

conclusionsA consensus-based Terminology Report for female anorectal dysfunction terminology has been produced aimed at being a significant aid to clinical practice and a stimulus for research.

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Terminology as TopicConsensusFemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesGynecologyHumansInternational AgenciesPelvic Floor DisordersRectal DiseasesSocieties, MedicalUrologyAnorectalFecal incontinenceFemale pelvic floorFemale sexual dysfunctionImagingTerminology

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PMID27774569

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