Advances in the Surgical Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
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- Is there a role for concomitant pelvic floor repair in patients with sphincter defects in the treatment of fecal incontinence? Steele, Scott R.; Lee, Patrick; Mullenix, Philip S.; Martin, Matthew J.; Sullivan, Eugene S. // International Journal of Colorectal Disease;Nov2006, Vol. 21 Issue 6, p508
The article presents a study which evaluated the outcomes of combined overlapping anal sphincteroplasty and pelvic floor repair (PFR) versus anterior sphincteroplasty alone in patients with concomitant sphincter and pelvic floor defects. Patients with concomitant defects who underwent surgery...
- Sacral neuromodulation for bowel dysfunction. Faucheron, J.-L.; Martin, G. // Techniques in Coloproctology;Jan2014, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p3
The article reflects on the effectiveness of sacral neuromodulation in treating bowel dysfunction. The use of sacral nerve modulation as an approach to fecal incontinence treatment in patients suffering from intact or nearly intact sphincter complex is discussed. Sacral neuromodulation's benefit...
- Surgical repair and biological therapy for fecal incontinence in Crohn's disease involving both sphincter defects and complex fistulas Álvarez, J.A.; Bermejo, F.; Algaba, A.; Hernandez, M.P.; Grau, M. // Journal of Crohn's & Colitis;Dec2011, Vol. 5 Issue 6, p598
Abstract: Background and aims: Surgeons have traditionally tried to avoid any complex surgical procedures in Crohn''s patients with complex perianal diseases because of the fear of complications, worsening the patient''s condition and risking an eventual proctectomy. The introduction of...
- Intra-abdominal dilation of artificial bowel sphincter pressure-regulating balloon: a case report. Wunnik, Bartholomeus; Mastboom, Walter; Rödel, Steffan; Baeten, Cornelius // International Journal of Colorectal Disease;Jan2012, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p121
Introduction: Fecal incontinence is a debilitating condition with considerable impact on quality of life. The artificial bowel sphincter may be used as a treatment option in severe cases in which no less invasive form of therapy is sufficient. Results: Risk of infection and mechanical failure is...
- Results of Parks operation for faecal incontinence after anal sphincter injury. Browning, Gavin G.P.; Motson, Roger W. // British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Edition);6/11/1983, Vol. 286 Issue 6381, p1873
Examines the results of Parks operation for faecal incontinence after anal sphincter injury. Use of overlapping technique in the repair of divided sphincters; Complications after the operation; Factors contributing to the failure of the operation.
- Muscle rejig holds hope for the incontinent. // New Scientist;11/23/91, Vol. 132 Issue 1796, p28
Describes a treatment for people who suffer from fecal incontinence. Combination of surgery and electrical stimulation in the technique developed by a parallel research in London, England, and Maastricht, the Netherlands; Technique developed by surgeons at the Royal London Hospital which...
- Does preoperative anal physiology testing or ultrasonography predict clinical outcome with sacral neuromodulation for fecal incontinence? Quezada, Yarini; Whiteside, James; Rice, Tracy; Karram, Mickey; Rafferty, Janice; Paquette, Ian // International Urogynecology Journal;Nov2015, Vol. 26 Issue 11, p1613
Introduction and hypothesis: To determine the value of preoperative anal physiology testing and transanal ultrasonography in predicting clinical response to sacral neuromodulation for fecal incontinence. Methods: We report a retrospective study of all patients treated with sacral neuromodulation...
- Bases Anatómicas de la GluteoplastÃa Dinámica. Borgno, Laura; Scanniello, Varinia; Rompani, Omar; Laxague, Alejandra; Páez, Sofía // International Journal of Morphology;2007, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p501
The anatomical disruption of the sphincter is the most common mechanism of fecal incontinence. The creation of an sphincter mechanism with voluntary control allows to maintain the contraction during rest or movements and is one of the physiological and surgical principles of continence. This...
- Trephine stoma: Outcomes in a single center. Oğuz, Abdullah; Türkoglu, Ahmet; Gümüs, Metehan; Bozdağ, Zübeyir; Bahadir, Mehmet Veysi; Teke, Fatma; Budak, Hıdır; Böyük, Abdullah // Journal of Clinical & Experimental Investigations / Klinik ve De;2015, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p87
Objective: Fecal diversion is often indicated in cases with fecal incontinence, Fournier's gangrene, anal fistula, and inoperable obstructive anorectal cancer. Trephine colostomy can be performed without necessitating laparotomy. We present our experience related to the outcome of trephine...