title: Fecal incontinence: A review of current treatment options.
abstract: Fecal incontinence affects patients of all sexes, races, and ethnicities; however, those affected often are afraid or too embarrassed to ask for help. Attention to risk factors and directed physical examinations can help healthcare providers diagnose and formulate treatment plans. Numerous diagnostic tests are available. Diligent follow-up is needed to direct patients to second-line therapies such as sacral nerve stimulation or surgical procedures.
authors: Michael David Fejka III practices colon and rectal surgery at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors: Michael David
authors: MD
authors: Fejka
mesh_terms: D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus; D011788:Quality of Life; D013127:Spinal Nerves; D016896:Treatment Outcome