Novel approaches in the treatment of fecal incontinence.
The availability of novel techniques to treat end-stage FI gives hope for a better quality of life in patients who were traditionally treated by a permanent stoma. The diversity of causes of FI and the different modes of action of the various treatment modalities mandate a tailored, individualized approach in each case. A meticulous preoperative evaluation process is imperative in the course of the decision-making of which procedure to perform, with full awareness that a stoma still may be the best option for some patients who have end-stage FI.
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Benjamin
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Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Weston, Florida 33331, USA.
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Orit
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Wexner
Steven D
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D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans