Method: This systematic review identified relevant studies from the following sources:
Medline, Cochrane database, cross referencing from identified articles, conference abstracts …

BACKGROUND: Thorough and objective analysis of long-term results following anal
sphincter repair for fecal incontinence will permit the correct application of this operation in …

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

Background: Sacral nerve stimulation has been approved for use in treating urinary
incontinence in the United States since 1997, and in Europe for both urinary and fecal …

BACKGROUND: Limited data have been published regarding the long-term results of sacral
nerve stimulation, or sacral neuromodulation, for severe fecal incontinence. OBJECTIVES …

Background Faecal incontinence is a debilitating problem with significant medical, social
and economic implications. Treatment options include conservative, non‐operative …

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 …

A 53-year-old woman presents with a history of intermittent fecal incontinence. Physical
activity often precipitates an episode, and she wears absorbent pads. She has occasional …

PURPOSE: Sacral nerve stimulation is a safe and effective procedure for fecal incontinence.
We investigated whether its efficacy is maintained long term. PATIENTS AND METHODS …

BACKGROUND: Magnetic sphincter augmentation, a successful treatment of
gastroesophageal reflux disease, has been applied to treat fecal incontinence. The purpose …