Fecal Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women: A Review.
Pelvic floor dysfunction and fecal incontinence is a common and debilitating condition in women, particularly as women age, and often goes under-reported to health care providers. It is important for providers to ask patients about possible symptoms. An algorithm for evaluation and treatment is presented. Current and future therapies are described and discussed.
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 3912 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5362, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Alison
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Freeman
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 3912 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5362, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. Electronic address: sbartnik@med.umich.edu.
Stacy
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Menees
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D003125:Colostomy; D003911:Dextrans / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004035:Diet Therapy; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus; D059346:Magnets; D008365:Manometry; D059952:Pelvic Floor Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010570:Pessaries; D061208:Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*
D003911:Dextrans; C496587:NASHA-Dx copolymer; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid
Accidental bowel leakage; Anal sphincter; Fecal incontinence; Pelvic floor dysfunction; Sphincter injury; Women’s health