Puborectalis and external anal sphincter paralysis with preservation of fecal continence. Report of a case.
A case of poliomyelitis-induced paralysis of the puborectalis and external anal sphincter is described. This demonstrates the effect of an exclusively motor deficit of striated muscles controlling fecal continence. The patient has remained continent of feces for 37 years.
Wakeman
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Department of Surgery, St. Stephen's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
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D001003:Anal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003672:Defecation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D012007:Rectum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology