Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9394525 | Cirugía Española | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Fecal incontinence is a very common disease but its exact prevalence is largely unknown. The condition gives rise to personal and social stigma with severe repercussions for the patient. It can be caused by a large number of physiopathologic disorders and consequently there is a wide variety of treatments. In this article we review the incidence and etiology of fecal incontinence, physical and instrumental examinations (with description of the components of the anorectal laboratory), traditional medical and surgical treatments and, lastly, the results of sphincteroplasties.
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Authors
C. del RÃo, Sebastiano Biondo, Joan Martà Ragué,