Fecal Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women : A Review - 03/06/16
Doi : 10.1016/j.gtc.2016.02.002
Alison Freeman, MD, MPH, Stacy Menees, MD, MS ⁎ 
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 3912 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5362, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
∗Corresponding author.
Résumé |
Pelvic floor dysfunction and fecal incontinence is a common and debilitating condition in women, particularly as women age, and often goes under-reported to health care providers. It is important for providers to ask patients about possible symptoms. An algorithm for evaluation and treatment is presented. Current and future therapies are described and discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pelvic floor dysfunction, Fecal incontinence, Accidental bowel leakage, Anal sphincter, Women’s health, Sphincter injury
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| Disclosures: The authors have no conflicts of interest and nothing to disclose. |
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Elsevier Inc. Tous droits réservés.
Vol 45 - N° 2
P. 217-237 - juin 2016 Retour au numéro
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