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 low-frequency stimulation is by now a well-established method for inducing specific
changes in muscle properties. Over the past decade several reviews have been published …

METHODS An organized search of MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane
Database of Collected Reviews was performed through March 2014. Key word …

Functional deficits of the striated anal sphincteric muscles without any apparent gross defect
often result in a lack of ability to postpone defaecation by intention or in faecal incontinence …

A greater awareness of the therapies now available for pelvic floor dysfunction has
increased demand for specialized imaging of this region. Some of the techniques required …

Background In patients with intractable fecal incontinence, conventional treatment is not
always successful. Dynamic graciloplasty (transposition of the gracilis muscle to the anus …

Background & Aims: Dynamic muscle plasty has been advocated as therapy for refractory
fecal incontinence and for anorectal reconstruction to avoid colostomy after …

PURPOSE: Dynamic graciloplasty has been used for intractable fecal incontinence, and
good results have been reported. The aim of this study was to assess prospectively the …

Background: The aim of this systematic review was to compare the safety and efficacy of
dynamic graciloplasty with colostomy for the treatment of faecal incontinence. Methods: Two …

In the health-care professions, electrical stimulation is used for three purposes: to aid
diagnosis; as a therapeutic tool; and to restore lost or damaged functions. Functional …