title: The etiology, assessment, and treatment of fecal incontinence.
abstract: Fecal incontinence is a common symptom that often impairs quality of life. It is generally caused by a variety of conditions that are associated with anorectal sensorimotor dysfunction and/or diarrhea. Assessment should be tailored to age and symptom severity. Modulation of disordered bowel habits is the key to management; biofeedback and surgery might also be beneficial.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Andrews
authors.forename: Adil E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Bharucha
mesh_terms: D000930:Antidiarrheals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D016496:Incontinence Pads; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000930:Antidiarrheals