Sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence and constipation in adults
NN Thin, A Ramsanahie… - Cochrane database of …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
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 …
physically‐disabling conditions that impair quality of life. For both, surgery may be required …
Adaptation of mammalian skeletal muscle fibers to chronic electrical stimulation
D Pette, G Vrbová - … and Pharmacology, Volume 120: Volume: 120, 1992 - Springer
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 …
changes in muscle properties. Over the past decade several reviews have been published …
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons' clinical practice guideline for the treatment of fecal incontinence
IM Paquette, MG Varma, AM Kaiser… - Diseases of the Colon …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
METHODS An organized search of MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane
Database of Collected Reviews was performed through March 2014. Key word …
Database of Collected Reviews was performed through March 2014. Key word …
Electrical stimulation of sacral spinal nerves for treatment of faecal incontinence
KE Matzel, U Stadelmaie, FP Gall, M Hohenfellner - The Lancet, 1995 - Elsevier
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 …
often result in a lack of ability to postpone defaecation by intention or in faecal incontinence …
Pelvic floor imaging
J Stoker, S Halligan, CI Bartram - Radiology, 2001 - pubs.rsna.org
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 …
increased demand for specialized imaging of this region. Some of the techniques required …
Anal dynamic graciloplasty in the treatment of intractable fecal incontinence
CGMI Baeten, BP Geerdes, EMM Adang… - … England Journal of …, 1995 - Mass Medical Soc
Background In patients with intractable fecal incontinence, conventional treatment is not
always successful. Dynamic graciloplasty (transposition of the gracilis muscle to the anus …
always successful. Dynamic graciloplasty (transposition of the gracilis muscle to the anus …
Safety and efficacy of dynamic muscle plasty for anal incontinence: lessons from a prospective, multicenter trial
RD Madoff, HR Rosen, CG Baeten, LJ LaFontaine… - Gastroenterology, 1999 - Elsevier
Background & Aims: Dynamic muscle plasty has been advocated as therapy for refractory
fecal incontinence and for anorectal reconstruction to avoid colostomy after …
fecal incontinence and for anorectal reconstruction to avoid colostomy after …
Safety and efficacy of dynamic graciloplasty for fecal incontinence: report of a prospective, multicenter trial
CGMI Baeten - Diseases of the colon & rectum, 2000 - journals.lww.com
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 …
good results have been reported. The aim of this study was to assess prospectively the …
Systematic review of dynamic graciloplasty in the treatment of faecal incontinence
AE Chapman, B Geerdes, P Hewett… - British Journal of …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
dynamic graciloplasty with colostomy for the treatment of faecal incontinence. Methods: Two …
Functional electrical stimulation
DN Rushton - Physiological measurement, 1997 - iopscience.iop.org
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 …
diagnosis; as a therapeutic tool; and to restore lost or damaged functions. Functional …