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Fecal Incontinence

Known as: bowel incontinent, incontinent bowel, Afforingsinkontinens 
Failure of voluntary control of the anal sphincters, with involuntary passage of feces and flatus.
National Institutes of Health

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AdrenoleukodystrophyAnal sphincter dysplasiaAnus DiseasesAutonomic nervous system disorders

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Anorectal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesIncontinenceSigns and Symptoms

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Review
2001
Review
2001
Methodology of Biofeedback for Adults With Fecal Incontinence: A Program of Care
In a previous article we described a nursing assessment for adults with fecal incontinence. This article outlines in detail the… 
1995
1995
Anorectal manovolumetry in the diagnosis of fecal incontinence
PURPOSE: This study was designed to investigate rectal reservoir function and anal pressures in patients with fecal incontinence… 
1994
1994
Late results of anterior sphincter plication for traumatic faecal incontinence
OBJECTIVE: To assess the long term clinical results of anterior sphincter plication for traumatic rupture of the anal sphincters… 
Review
1992
Review
1992
Adequate distal margin of resection for adenocarcinoma of the rectum
There are two questions in the surgical treatment of rectal cancer: (1) How far below a palpable rectal cancer should a surgeon… 
1990
1990
Practical guide to anorectal testing
Anatomy of the pelvic floor, rectum and anal canal clinic examination transit time ballon evacuation objectives and methodology… 
1986
1986
The elderly at home: indices of disability.
The physical status of all people aged 75 and over living in and around Melton Mowbray was assessed by the responses to a series… 
1982
1982
A comparison of the levels of faecal indicator bacteria in water and human faeces in a rural area of a tropical developing country (Sierra Leone)
SUMMARY The levels of faecal coliforms (FC), indole-positive FC (presumptive Escherichia coli), faecal streptococci (FS… 
1972
1972
Internal procidentia of the rectum--treatment and results.
Thirty-nine patients, 34 women and 5 men, with internal procidentia have been studied regarding symptomatology and results of… 
Highly Cited
1970
Highly Cited
1970
A study of anal incontinence and some principles of surgical treatment.
No. of No. of patients blocks Treatment by: Drugs, local an2sthetic blocks only 47 (11) Intrathecal saline 7 (3) 13 (8) Epidural… 
Review
1955
Review
1955
Studies in the differentiation between human and animal pollution by means of faecal streptococci.
The isolation of faecal streptococci from the excreta of man, cattle and sheep was investigated. The methods compared were (a… 
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