Faecal incontinence, which is defined by the unintentional loss of solid or liquid stool, has a
worldwide prevalence of≤ 7% in community-dwelling adults and can markedly impair …

Abstract Purpose of Review To review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features,
and management of primary constipation and fecal incontinence in the elderly. Recent …

Introduction The goal of this project was to create an up‐to‐date joint European clinical
practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of faecal incontinence (FI), using the best …

Financial Disclosure Heidi W. Brown disclosed that she received royalties from UpToDate
and received funds from Grand Rounds, Inc., for providing expert consultations for patients …

Benign anorectal disorders of structure and function are common in clinical practice. These
guidelines summarize the preferred approach to the evaluation and management of …

Fecal incontinence (FI) is defined as the involuntary loss or passage of solid or liquid stool in
patients. It is important to point out that the definition of FI does not include flatus …

METHODS: Women aged 18 years or older with≥ 3 months of moderate-to-severe FI that
persisted after a 4-week run-in phase were randomized 2: 1 (PTNS: sham stimulation) to 12 …

Fecal incontinence (FI) can be a challenging, stigmatizing disease for elderly patients to
manage alone. Fortunately, a variety of treatment options exist for patients once the …

Aims There are several options for treating anal incontinence (AI), with limited success rate
in long‐term follow‐up. Patients' selection is important to avoid unnecessary investigations …

Background The equipment and methods for performing anorectal manometry and
biofeedback therapy are different and not standardized. Normal values are influenced by …