Treatment of traumatic injuries of the anorectal sphincter apparatus

We have reported about three patients with extensive destruction of the anorectal sphincter apparatus which were treated at the I. Surgical Clinic of Innsbruck University, Austria, between 1964 and 1981. Diagnostical methods and therapy are explained. Special emphasis is layed on exact anamnestic, clinical, radiological and neurological diagnosis of the sphincter before the closing of the protective colostomy.