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Published on: January 7, 2019
[Incontinence and supra-continence as complications of anorectal surgery]
1Département de chirurgié, Hôpital cantonal universitaire, Genève.
Abstract:
Incontinence and supra-continence may complicate various ano-rectal surgical procedures. These troubles result from modifications of the ano-rectal angulation, troubles of rectal sensitivity and neurological pathways, direct or functional sphincter damage and modification of the reservoir function of the rectum. These various disorders should be prevented by careful surgery. If they occur, detailed investigations should help to choose the best therapy: medical and bio-feedback treatment or surgical correction.
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