title: Fecal incontinence in the elderly: FAQ.
abstract: Fecal incontinence (FI) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) complaint in patients aged 65 years and older. This evidence-based review article discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of FI in the geriatric population. We emphasize aging-related changes leading to and impacting evaluation and treatment of this symptom while incorporating the core geriatric principles of functional status and management aligned with patient preference and goals of care.
authors.affiliation: Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10029, USA. brijen.shah@mssm.edu
authors.forename: Brijen J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Sita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chokhavatia
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rose
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D015995:Prevalence