title: Descending perineum syndrome: new perspectives.
abstract: The classical clinical profile of descending perineum syndrome (DPS) has been replaced by new pathophysiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic acquisitions. This paper will focus on trigger factors ranging from dyssynergic defecation to excessive straining, fecal incontinence against the backdrop of obstructed defecation, attendant rectal diseases, and therapy tailored to evolving stages of DPS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134, Florence, Italy, pucciani@unifi.it.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pucciani
mesh_terms: D001259:Ataxia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003672:Defecation / Q000502:physiology; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017773:Pelvic Floor; D059952:Pelvic Floor Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010502:Perineum / Q000503:physiopathology*