Background Faecal incontinence is a particularly embarrassing and distressing condition
with significant medical, social and economic implications. Anal sphincter exercises (pelvic …

This literature review and the recommendations therein were prepared for the American
Gastroenterological Association Clinical Practice and Practice Economics Committee …

PURPOSE: Fecal incontinence is a socially devastating disorder which affects at least 2.2
percent of community dwelling adults and 45 percent of nursing home residents. Most …

Behavioural and cognitive interventions with or without other treatments for the management
of faecal incontinence in children - Brazzelli, M - 2011 | Cochrane Library Skip to Content …

For 20 years now, biofeedback applications in the treatment of fecal incontinence and, more
recently, chronic constipation in adults have proven that improvement of anorectal function …

Rehabilitation and Medical Management of the Adult with Spin... : American Journal of
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Rehabilitation and Medical Management of the Adult …

PURPOSE: The aims of this review are 1) to critically evaluate the literature on the efficacy of
biofeedback treatment for fecal incontinence, 2) to compare different types of biofeedback …

Constipation, encopresis, and fecal incontinence represent common problems in children.
Encopresis is fecal soiling in the presence of functional constipation (constipation not due to …

This article addresses the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric fecal incontinence in 4 main
categories:(1) Functional fecal retention, the withholding of feces because of fear of painful …

Neurogenic/neuropathic bowel dysfunction (NBD) is common in children who are affected
by congenital and acquired neurological disease, and negatively impacts quality of life. In …