[Anal incontinence--new methods of surgical treatment using artificial bowel sphincter and sacral nerve stimulation].
Anal incontinence remains a largely hidden problem, with many patients which are long-term health and mobility problems. Anal incontinence is a symptom or sign rather than a disease, and that there are often multiple contributory factors. Anal incontinence affects both sexes and all age groups. Approximately 2% of the adult population have it on a frequent basis. Treatments include pelvic muscles training, drugs, surgery. Artificial bowel sphincters and sacral nerve stimulation (or neuromodulation) is a relatively new operative techniques for treating anal incontinence and are used in patients with an intact or repaired sphincter complex.
Iarŭmov
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Toshev
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Angelov
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Sokolov
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Gribnev
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D001003:Anal Canal / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001187:Artificial Organs; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index