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 In August 2013, the National Institutes of Health sponsored a conference to address
major gaps in our understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of …

This report defines criteria and reviews the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and
management of the following common anorectal disorders: fecal incontinence (FI), functional …

Background Our aim was to describe the range of perineal trauma in women with a
singleton vaginal birth and estimate the effect of maternal and obstetric characteristics on the …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate differences in pelvic floor disorders by mode of delivery.
METHODS: We recruited 1,011 women for a longitudinal cohort study 5–10 years after first …

Childbirth is an important event in a woman's life. Vaginal childbirth is the most common
mode of delivery and it has been associated with increased incidence of pelvic floor …

Objective. To investigate the prevalence of urinary incontinence within the first year
postpartum. Design. A systematic review of population-based studies. Population. General …

Background & Aims We investigated the prevalence of and trends and risk factors for fecal
incontinence (FI) in the United States among non-institutionalized adults from 2005 to 2010 …

Introduction Pregnancy and childbirth is a special period in a woman's life, which involves
significant physical, hormonal, psychological, social, and cultural changes that may …

PURPOSE: Dysfunction of pelvic floor may cause many different symptoms, such as urinary
and anal incontinence, obstructed defecation and constipation. No previous studies have …