Background Faecal incontinence (FI) and constipation are both socially‐embarrassing and
physically‐disabling conditions that impair quality of life. For both, surgery may be required …

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders,
with a global prevalence of 14%. It is commoner in women and its prevalence increases with …

Background Anorectal disorders such as dyssynergic defecation, fecal incontinence, levator
ani syndrome, and solitary rectal ulcer syndrome are common, and affect both the adult and …

ABSTRACT In this Clinical Practice Guideline we discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic
approach of adult patients with constipation and abdominal complaints at the confluence of …

Chronic constipation is common in adults older than 60 years, and symptoms occur in up to
50% of nursing home residents. Primary constipation is also referred to as functional …

Abstract The Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility first published guidelines
for chronic constipation in 2005 and was updated in 2011. Although the guidelines were …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of the study was to catalog the most recent
available literature regarding the use of conservative measures in treatment of pelvic floor …

Abstract Purpose of Review Biofeedback therapy (BFT) is effective for managing pelvic floor
disorders (ie, defecatory disorders and fecal incontinence). However, even in controlled …

Background Functional constipation (FC) is an intractable disease that carries large financial
burden as well as emotional and physical stress. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety …

Background Functional constipation is a common clinical presentation in primary care.
Functional defaecation disorders are defined as the paradoxical contraction or inadequate …