Fecal incontinence related to pregnancy.
Fecal incontinence related to pregnancy is an underreported and debilitating physical problem that has psychosocial ramifications. Disruption of the external and internal anal sphincters, which may occur during vaginal delivery, is the most common etiologic factor. Endoanal ultrasound is a minimally invasive, simple, and accurate diagnostic tool used to confirm and guide management of sphincter complex disruption.
Department of Gastroenterology, Fremantle Hospital, Fremantle, WA, Australia. akchong@yahoo.com
André K H
AK
Chong
Brenda
B
Hoffman
D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019160:Endosonography; D004841:Episiotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000209:etiology; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries; D011247:Pregnancy; D012007:Rectum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging