Faecal incontinence: a narrative review of clinic-based management for the general gynaecologist

Publication Date

2018

Journal Title

J Obstet Gynaecol

Abstract

© 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. The objective of this article is to provide an informative and narrative review for the general Gynaecologist regarding the pathophysiology and conservative treatments available for faecal incontinence (FI). A PubMed search was performed by library staff and an author using the keywords: anal incontinence, faecal incontinence, accidental bowel leakage, outpatient clinic management of faecal incontinence and defecatory dysfunction. As the social limitations of FI can be devastating and long-term patient satisfaction rates after anal sphincteroplasty remain reportedly-low, the role of clinic-based management of FI has continued to grow. The purpose of this article is to provide the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a basic template for screening, evaluation and management of faecal incontinence in the clinical setting.

Volume Number

38

Issue Number

1

Pages

1 - 9

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Obstetrics and Gynecology

PMID

28934892

DOI

10.1080/01443615.2017.1344204

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