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Diagnosing and managing faecal incontinence.

K S Ho1, Y H Ho

  • 1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital. HoYH@sgh.gov.sg

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|November 27, 1999
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Recent advances in diagnostic technology have improved the understanding and treatment of fecal incontinence. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for selecting the best treatment, including new surgical and non-surgical options.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Faecal incontinence diagnosis has evolved significantly.
  • Understanding of anal sphincter injuries and internal anal sphincter degeneration has improved.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of recent diagnostic technology advancements on fecal incontinence workup.
  • To correlate diagnostic findings with treatment outcomes and new therapeutic modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search focusing on the last 15 years.
  • Analysis of advancements in imaging (endoanal ultrasound) and functional tests (anal manometry).
  • Review of studies on pudendal nerve function and surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Endoanal ultrasound enhances visualization of anal sphincter defects but requires correlation with manometry.
  • Pudendal nerve dysfunction's role in surgical outcomes is re-evaluated.
  • Accurate diagnosis is essential for novel treatments like sacral nerve modulation and artificial sphincters.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced diagnostic tools improve fecal incontinence assessment.
  • Precise diagnosis is critical for optimizing patient selection for emerging treatments.
  • Multimodal diagnostic approaches are necessary for effective fecal incontinence management.