Investigating and treating fecal incontinence: when and how.
Fecal incontinence is a common disorder in our aging population and can have profound effects on patient's well-being. The present review examines the current understanding of fecal incontinence and provides a practical approach to the investigation and management of this condition. A special emphasis is placed on specialized testing, focusing on indications and impact on guiding management.
Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Unit, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Adriana
A
Lazarescu
Geoffrey K
GK
Turnbull
Stephen
S
Vanner
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography