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Anogenital Distance and Perineal Measurements of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Quantification System
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[Fecal incontinence].

Christian T Hamel1, Walter R Marti

  • 1Universitätsspital Basel, Viszeral- und Gefässchirurgie, Spitalstrasse 21, 4031 Basel. chamel@uhbs.ch

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|January 7, 2010
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Fecal incontinence affects many people and has various treatments. Surgical options like dynamic graciloplasty, artificial bowel sphincters, and sacral nerve stimulation offer solutions for severe cases when conservative methods fail.

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Anogenital Distance and Perineal Measurements of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Quantification System
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Anogenital Distance and Perineal Measurements of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Quantification System

Published on: September 20, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Urology

Background:

  • Fecal incontinence (FI) is a common condition with significant impact on quality of life.
  • Prevalence is underestimated, and treatment approaches are diverse.
  • Mild-to-moderate cases may respond to conservative management, including dietary changes, biofeedback, and medication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current therapeutic strategies for fecal incontinence.
  • To highlight surgical innovations for severe cases unresponsive to conservative treatment.
  • To emphasize the importance of selecting procedures based on underlying pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on fecal incontinence treatments.
  • Description of surgical techniques: dynamic graciloplasty, artificial bowel sphincter, and sacral nerve stimulation.
  • Discussion of patient selection criteria for different interventions.

Main Results:

  • Conservative measures are effective for mild-to-moderate fecal incontinence.
  • Surgical interventions provide reliable solutions for severe fecal incontinence.
  • Dynamic graciloplasty, artificial bowel sphincter, and sacral nerve stimulation represent advanced options.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical intervention is indicated for severe fecal incontinence when conservative approaches fail.
  • Technological advancements offer effective solutions for this functional disorder.
  • Appropriate procedure selection, guided by the underlying pathology, is critical for successful outcomes.