The etiology, assessment, and treatment of fecal incontinence

Christopher N. Andrews; Adil E. Bharucha

doi:10.1038/ncpgasthep0315

The etiology, assessment, and treatment of fecal incontinence

Christopher N. Andrews, Adil E. Bharucha

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Abstract

Fecal incontinence is a common symptom that often impairs quality of life. It is generally caused by a variety of conditions that are associated with anorectal sensorimotor dysfunction and/or diarrhea. Assessment should be tailored to age and symptom severity. Modulation of disordered bowel habits is the key to management; biofeedback and surgery might also be beneficial.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	516-525
Number of pages	10
Journal	Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Volume	2
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0315
State	Published - Nov 2005

Keywords

Anal sphincter
Biofeedback
Bulking agents
Diagnosis
Surgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Hepatology
Gastroenterology

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