[Incompetence of the anal sphincter]

The indications for and the results of treatment of 18 patients with sphincter ani incompetence are discussed. Sixteen patients had II and III degree incompetence. Fifteen patients were treated by operation, the late-term results were studied in 12, good functional results were achieved in 10 patients. Timely recognition of the disease and referring the patients to a proctologist facilitates the improvement of the results of treatment.