title: The surgical management of faecal incontinence.
abstract: The surgical management of faecal incontinence is complex and technically demanding. Surgery should only be offered once the aetiology has been correctly identified and the patient has been counselled regarding outcomes of success. This may only approach 80%, with long-term results declining with time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool L7 8XP.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Francombe
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hershman
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000601:surgery*; D011351:Proctoscopy / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps