ABSTRACT

First published in 1994: Colorectal Physiology reviews recent findings in fecal incontinence, which is becoming a greater concern to physicians and surgeons as our population grows older and becomes better educated. International experts in anorectal physiology and management of incontinence present their personal views and specific clinical experiences on topics such as causes, diagnostic testing, and modes of treatment. The contributors also examine theoretical and practical aspects of current opinion. This book is a useful reference for researchers, colon and rectal surgeons, physicians, and students interested in understanding and managing fecal incontinence.

 

chapter Chapter 1.0|2 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2.1|5 pages

Pelvic Floor Musculature

chapter Chapter 2.3|7 pages

Composition of Resting Pressure

chapter Chapter 3.1|2 pages

Epidemiology of Fecal Incontinence

chapter Chapter 3.2|3 pages

Effect of Aging on Anorectal Function

chapter Chapter 3.3|6 pages

Effects of Childbirth

chapter Chapter 4.1|8 pages

Congenital Etiology

chapter Chapter 4.2|4 pages

Pelvic Floor Denervation

chapter Chapter 4.3|5 pages

Obstetric Anal Sphincter Tear

chapter Chapter 4.4|4 pages

Iatrogenic Fecal Incontinence

chapter Chapter 4.5|2 pages

Trauma

chapter Chapter 4.6|8 pages

Radiation Injury

chapter Chapter 5.0|8 pages

Related Disorders

chapter Chapter 6.1|6 pages

Patient History

chapter Chapter 6.2|4 pages

Soiling

chapter Chapter 8.1|8 pages

Anal Manometry

chapter Chapter 8.2|6 pages

Anal Vector Manometry

chapter Chapter 8.3|6 pages

Anorectal Sensation

chapter Chapter 8.5|8 pages

Measurement of Rectal Compliance

chapter Chapter 8.7|9 pages

Anal Endosonography

chapter Chapter 9.2|3 pages

Electrostimulation

chapter Chapter 9.3|5 pages

Biofeedback Treatment for Fecal Incontinence

chapter Chapter 9.4|5 pages

Anal Encirclement

chapter Chapter 9.6|6 pages

Postanal Repair

chapter Chapter 9.8|8 pages

Effect of Rectopexy

chapter Chapter 9.9|6 pages

Treatment of Anorectal Malformations

chapter Chapter 9.10|10 pages

Other Muscle Procedures

chapter Chapter 9.11|2 pages

Colostomy for Fecal Incontinence

chapter Chapter 9.12|9 pages

Sphincter Repair in Crohn’s Disease

chapter Chapter 9.13|10 pages

Neurostimulation

chapter Chapter 9.14|5 pages

The Dynamic Gracilis Procedure

chapter Chapter 9.15|4 pages

The Artificial Sphincter

chapter Chapter 9.16|8 pages

Internal Sphincter Substitutes

chapter Chapter 9.17|7 pages

Free Transplantation of Striated Muscle