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Biofeedback therapy in the colon and rectal practice.

Jose Marcio N Jorge1, Angelita Habr-Gama, Steven D Wexner

  • 1Department of Coloproctology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
|May 10, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Anorectal biofeedback effectively treats fecal incontinence, constipation, and rectal pain with high success rates. This simple, cost-effective technique offers a valuable option for complex pelvic floor disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Coloproctology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Biofeedback therapy has been utilized for over two decades in coloproctology.
  • It addresses functional disorders such as fecal incontinence, constipation, and rectal pain.
  • The technique requires some degree of sphincter function and rectal sensitivity, and can be time-intensive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications, methodology, and outcomes of anorectal biofeedback.
  • To evaluate its efficacy in treating common coloproctological functional disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on anorectal biofeedback.
  • Analysis of reported success rates for various anorectal disorders.
  • Assessment of the technique's applicability and limitations.

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Main Results:

  • Mean success rates reported: 72.3% for fecal incontinence, 68.5% for constipation (paradoxical puborectalis syndrome), and 41.2% for idiopathic rectal pain.
  • Significant variation exists in the definition of 'success' across studies.
  • Biofeedback is often employed when other treatments have failed or are unsuitable.

Conclusions:

  • Anorectal biofeedback is a simple, cost-effective, and low-morbidity treatment option.
  • Its effectiveness is demonstrated across various functional anorectal disorders.
  • Further research, including randomized controlled trials and long-term follow-up studies, is needed to standardize outcomes and comparisons.