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  • Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

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  • Bowel dysfunction, encompassing fecal incontinence and constipation, significantly impacts quality of life.
  • Non-surgical interventions are crucial for managing these conditions.

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  • To evaluate the clinical outcomes of non-surgical management for bowel dysfunction.
  • To assess the medium-term effectiveness of these treatments.

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  • Retrospective review of 443 patients treated between November 2010 and January 2013.
  • Patients received interventions categorized as: 1) behavioral techniques/pelvic floor exercises, 2) dietary/medication advice, or 3) rectal irrigation/anal plugs.
  • Median of three therapy sessions with specialist nurses or physiotherapists.

Main Results:

  • 81% of patients demonstrated improved St. Mark's incontinence scores.
  • 75% of patients showed improved Thompson's functional constipation scores.
  • 78% of patients reported subjective symptom improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Non-surgical management of bowel dysfunction yields significant clinical improvements.
  • The majority of patients achieved medium-term success without requiring further follow-up.
  • Pelvic floor unit interventions offer an effective treatment pathway for bowel dysfunction.