title: Cross-sectional imaging of the anal sphincter in fecal incontinence.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Fecal incontinence is a disabling disorder. Cross-sectional imaging techniques can be used to confirm the diagnosis and to clarify the anatomy and function of the anorectal region.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Cross-sectional imaging has increased the understanding of the sphincter complex, resulting in a more adequate evaluation of fecal incontinence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center, G1-228, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ac.bruijne@igz.nl
authors.forename: Annette C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Dobben
authors.forename: Richelle J F
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Felt-Bersma
authors.forename: Fiebo J W
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: ten Kate
authors.forename: Jaap
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stoker
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D019160:Endosonography; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging