title: Biofeedback training to obtain continence in permanent colostomy. Experience of two centers.
abstract: Biofeedback training is proposed as rehabilitative training for patients with permanent colostomies to help them achieve fecal continence. The results of a preliminary study of 18 patients are reported.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Reboa
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Frascio
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zanolla
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pitto
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Riboli
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D003125:Colostomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure