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Cerdán Miguel J, Arroyo Sebastián A, Codina Cazador A, de la Portilla de Juan F, de Miguel Velasco M, de San Ildefonso Pereira A, Jiménez Escovar F, Marinello F, Millán Scheiding M, Muñoz Duyos A, Ortega López M, Roig Vila JV, Salgado Mijaiel G. Baiona's Consensus Statement for Fecal Incontinence. Spanish Association of Coloproctology. Cir Esp 2024; 102:158-173. [PMID: 38242231 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2023.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Faecal incontinence (FI) is a major health problem, both for individuals and for health systems. It is obvious that, for all these reasons, there is widespread concern for healing it or, at least, reducing as far as possible its numerous undesirable effects, in addition to the high costs it entails. There are different criteria for the diagnostic tests to be carried out and the same applies to the most appropriate treatment, among the numerous options that have proliferated in recent years, not always based on rigorous scientific evidence. For this reason, the Spanish Association of Coloproctology (AECP) proposed to draw up a consensus to serve as a guide for all health professionals interested in the problem, aware, however, that the therapeutic decision must be taken on an individual basis: patient characteristics/experience of the care team. For its development it was adopted the Nominal Group Technique methodology. The Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation were established according to the criteria of the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. In addition, expert recommendations were added briefly to each of the items analysed.
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario de Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico la Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Mútua Terrassa, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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Xu LL, Xiang NJ, Cheng TC, Li YX, Chen P, Jiang ZW, Liu XX. Application of electroacupuncture in the prevention of low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:2765-2773. [PMID: 38221997 PMCID: PMC10784840 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i12.2765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is one of the common postoperative complications in patients with rectal cancer, which seriously affects their postoperative recovery and quality of life (QoL). Electroacupuncture therapy is one of the characteristic therapies of traditional Chinese medicine. There are few reports on the prevention and treatment of LARS by electroacupuncture therapy. AIM To explore the clinical effectiveness of electroacupuncture in managing rectal cancer patients with postoperative LARS. METHODS A total of 50 patients with LARS after rectal cancer surgery were retrospectively selected as the research subjects. According to the treatment methods, they were divided into an observation group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 25). During the four-week treatment period, the control group received standard defecation function training, while the observation group received electroacupuncture care and traditional defecation function training. The anal pressure index (which includes anal resting pressure, anal systolic pressure, and maximum tolerable volume), European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QoL C30 (QLQ-C30) score, LARS Scale (LARSS) score, Wexner anal incontinence scale score, Xu Zhongfa five-item 10-point scale score, and the occurrence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. RESULTS The experimental group showed considerably enhanced LARSS scores compared to those in the control group after four weeks of treatment. In the first week, second week, and fourth week, the LARSS score and Wexner anal incontinence scale score decreased, and the Xu Zhong method five-item 10-point scale score increased, with significant differences (P < 0.05). The experimental group showed substantial improvements in anal resting pressure, anal systolic pressure, and maximum tolerance volume after undergoing 4 wk of therapy in the untreated group (P < 0.05). The experimental group's QLQ-C30 score on the EORTC QoL questionnaire was higher than that of the control group during the 1st, 2nd, and 4th wk (P < 0.05). No significant variation between the groups in the frequency of adverse reactions (P > 0.05) was observed. CONCLUSION Electroacupuncture positively impacted LARS following rectal cancer surgery, effectively improving clinical symptoms and anal pressure indicators and patients' standard of life.
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- Lu-Lu Xu
- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surger, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surger, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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Sun G, Trzpis M, Ding H, Gao X, Broens PMA, Zhang W. Co-occurrence of fecal incontinence with constipation or irritable bowel syndrome indicates the need for personalized treatment. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2023; 35:e14633. [PMID: 37427541 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the prevalence and symptoms of fecal incontinence (FI) in relation to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-associated FI), constipation (constipation-associated FI), and isolation (isolated FI). METHODS Data were analyzed from 3145 respondents without organic comorbidities known to influence defecation function from the general Chinese population who filled in the online Groningen Defecation and Fecal Continence questionnaire. FI, IBS, and constipation were evaluated with the Rome IV criteria. KEY RESULTS The prevalence of FI was 10.5% (n = 329) in the non-comorbidity group. After multivariable logistic regression analysis, IBS (odds ratio [OR]: 12.55, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 9.06-17.36) and constipation (OR: 4.38, 95% CI: 3.27-5.85) were the most significant factors contributing to FI. Based on this finding, 106/329 (32.2%) had IBS-associated FI, 119/329 (36.2%) had constipation-associated FI, and 104/329 (31.6%) had isolated FI. Among the 329 FI respondents, there was a high prevalence of IBS and constipation-related symptoms, including abdominal pain (81.5%) and abdominal bloating (77.8%) for IBS and straining during defecation (75.4%), incomplete defecation (72.3%), defecation blockage (63.2%), anal pain during defecation (59.3%), and hard stools (24%) for constipation. The patients with IBS-associated FI asked for specialists' help less frequently than those with isolated FI. Interestingly, among the patients with constipation-associated FI, 56.3% used anti-diarrhea medicine. CONCLUSIONS AND INFERENCES The prevalence of IBS-associated FI, constipation-associated FI, and isolated FI is comparably high. It is important to diagnose and target the cause of FI to provide personalized and cause-targeting care instead of treating only the FI symptoms.
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- Ge Sun
- Department of Surgery, Anorectal Physiology Laboratory, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Surgery, Anorectal Physiology Laboratory, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Surgery, Anorectal Physiology Laboratory, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Lindsay C, Wolfe L, Ductan C, LeBlanc K. The Influence of Absorbent Products on Skin Integrity: A Scoping Review. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2023; 50:151-160. [PMID: 36867039 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Absorbent products are commonly used to absorb urine and fecal matter and to mitigate potential skin complications such as incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). Evidence concerning the effect these products have on skin integrity is limited. This scoping review aimed to explore the evidence/literature on the effect of absorbent containment products on skin integrity. METHOD A scoping literature review. SEARCH STRATEGY The electronic databases CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, and Scopus were searched for published articles between 2014 and 2019. Inclusion criteria were studies that focused on urinary and/or fecal incontinence, use of incontinent absorbent containment products, impact on skin integrity, and published in English. The search identified a total of 441 articles that were identified for the title and abstract review. FINDINGS Twelve studies met inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Variability in the study designs did not allow firm conclusions regarding which absorbent products contributed to or prevented IAD. Specifically, we found variations in assessment of IAD, study settings, and types of products used. IMPLICATIONS There is insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of one product category over another for maintaining skin integrity in persons with urinary or fecal incontinence. This paucity of evidence illustrates the need for standardized terminology, a widely used instrument for assessment of IAD, and identification of a standard absorbent product. Additional research using both in vitro and in vivo models, along with real-world clinical studies, is needed to enhance current knowledge and evidence of the impact of absorbent products on skin integrity.
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- Carly Lindsay
- Carly Lindsay, RN, BNSc, MClSc-WH, NSWOC, WOCC(C), Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Lauren Wolfe, RN, BSN, MClSc-WH, NSWOC, CWOCN, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Charline Ductan, RN, BScN, MClSc-WH, CGN(C), Sunnybrook St. Michael's Hospital - Unity Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, RN, NSWOC, WOCC (C), FCAN, Academic Chair, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute; Association of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada; Advanced Practice Nurse, KDS Professional Consulting; Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University; Affiliate Faculty, Ingram School of Nursing; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Orléans, Ontario, Canada and Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Carly Lindsay, RN, BNSc, MClSc-WH, NSWOC, WOCC(C), Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Lauren Wolfe, RN, BSN, MClSc-WH, NSWOC, CWOCN, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Charline Ductan, RN, BScN, MClSc-WH, CGN(C), Sunnybrook St. Michael's Hospital - Unity Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, RN, NSWOC, WOCC (C), FCAN, Academic Chair, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute; Association of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada; Advanced Practice Nurse, KDS Professional Consulting; Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University; Affiliate Faculty, Ingram School of Nursing; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Orléans, Ontario, Canada and Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Carly Lindsay, RN, BNSc, MClSc-WH, NSWOC, WOCC(C), Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Lauren Wolfe, RN, BSN, MClSc-WH, NSWOC, CWOCN, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Charline Ductan, RN, BScN, MClSc-WH, CGN(C), Sunnybrook St. Michael's Hospital - Unity Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, RN, NSWOC, WOCC (C), FCAN, Academic Chair, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute; Association of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada; Advanced Practice Nurse, KDS Professional Consulting; Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University; Affiliate Faculty, Ingram School of Nursing; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Orléans, Ontario, Canada and Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Carly Lindsay, RN, BNSc, MClSc-WH, NSWOC, WOCC(C), Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Lauren Wolfe, RN, BSN, MClSc-WH, NSWOC, CWOCN, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Charline Ductan, RN, BScN, MClSc-WH, CGN(C), Sunnybrook St. Michael's Hospital - Unity Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, RN, NSWOC, WOCC (C), FCAN, Academic Chair, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute; Association of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada; Advanced Practice Nurse, KDS Professional Consulting; Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University; Affiliate Faculty, Ingram School of Nursing; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Orléans, Ontario, Canada and Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom
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Colley A, Finlayson E, Zhao S, Boscardin J, Suskind A. High risk of complications after a "low risk" procedure: A national study of nursing home residents and older adults undergoing haemorrhoid surgery. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:298-304. [PMID: 36097828 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM To evaluate 30-day complications and 1-year mortality for older adults undergoing haemorrhoid surgery. METHOD This retrospective cohort study evaluated older adults (age 66+) undergoing haemorrhoid surgery using Medicare claims and the minimum data set (MDS). Long-stay nursing home residents were identified, and propensity score matched to community-dwelling older adults. Generalized estimating equation models were created to determine the adjusted relative risk of 30-day complications, length of stay (LOS), and 1-year mortality. Among nursing home residents, functional and cognitive status were evaluated using the MDS-activities of daily living (ADL) score and the Brief Instrument of Mental Status. Faecal continence status was evaluated among a subset of nursing home residents. RESULTS A total of 3664 subjects underwent haemorrhoid surgery and were included in the analyses. Nursing home residents were at significantly higher risk for 30-day complications (52.3% vs. 32.9%, aRR 1.6 [95% CI: 1.5-1.7], p < 0.001), and 1-year mortality (24.9% vs. 16.1%, aRR 1.6 [95% CI: 1.3-1.8], p < 0.001). Functional and mental status showed an inflection point of decline around the time of the procedure, which did not recover to the baseline trajectory in the following year. Additionally, a subset of nursing home residents demonstrated worsening faecal incontinence. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated high rates of 30-day complications and 1-year mortality among all older adults (yet significantly worse among nursing home residents). Ultimately, primary care providers and surgeons should carefully weigh the potential harms of haemorrhoid surgery in older adults living in a nursing home.
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- Alexis Colley
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Manegold P, Herold A. Anale Inkontinenz. COLOPROCTOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00053-023-00684-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Ng WKD, Chok AY, Ng YY, Seow‐En I, Tan EK. Efficacy of biofeedback therapy for faecal incontinence in an Asian population. ANZ J Surg 2022; 93:1262-1266. [DOI: 10.1111/ans.18131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery Singapore General Hospital Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery Singapore General Hospital Singapore
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery Singapore General Hospital Singapore
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El Haraki AS, Lankford S, Li W, Williams KJ, Matthews CA, Badlani GH. Chemokine therapy for anal sphincter injury in a rat model: a pilot study. Int Urogynecol J 2022; 33:3283-3289. [PMID: 35445812 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05195-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS To determine whether delayed administration of CXCL12 alters anorectal manometric pressures and histology in rats following anal sphincterotomy compared to primary surgical repair alone. METHODS Adult female rats were divided into three groups: A, a control group that did not undergo surgery; B, anal sphincterotomy with primary surgical repair; C, anal sphincterotomy with primary surgical repair and intra-sphincteric injection of CXCL12 at 6 weeks post-injury. All rats underwent anal manometry measurements at baseline and at 6 and 12 weeks post-injury. Histologic analysis of the anal sphincters was also performed. RESULTS At baseline and 6 weeks, there were no statistically significant differences among D, Tmax and P∆ of Groups A, B and C. At 12-week manometry, the total duration of contractions on anal manometry was significantly less in Group C compared to Groups A and B (3.65, 5.5, 5.3 p < 0.01) as was time to peak of contraction at 12 weeks (1.6, 2.1, 3.1, p < 0.01); however, group C had a significantly higher P∆ at 12 weeks compared to Groups A and B (2.25, 1.4, 0.34, p < 0.01). There were no statistically significant differences in the ratio of muscle to collagen at the site of injury; however, muscle fibers were significantly smaller in group C and less per bundle than the other groups. CONCLUSIONS Administration of chemokine therapy at 6 weeks post-repair using CXCL12 enhanced the magnitude of anal sphincter contractions in a rat model of anal sphincter injury but decreased overall duration of contraction. Increased anal sphincter contraction magnitude was not explained by histologic differences in explanted specimens.
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- Amr S El Haraki
- Department of Urology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA.
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA
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- Department of Urology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA
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Han SH, Choi K, Shim GY, Kim J. Pudendal Nerve Terminal Motor Latency Compared by Anorectal Manometry Diagnosing Fecal Incontinence: A Retrospective Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2022; 101:124-128. [PMID: 33789323 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to compare the clinical value of pudendal nerve terminal motor latency in fecal incontinence patients with that of another diagnostic test-anorectal manometry. DESIGN This study used a cross-sectional design. Medical records of fecal incontinence patients who underwent pudendal nerve terminal motor latency and anorectal manometry testing were reviewed. Greater than 2.4 ms of pudendal nerve terminal motor latency was determined to be abnormal. Anorectal manometry was performed using a station pull-through technique. Mean resting anal pressure, maximal resting anal pressure, mean squeezing anal pressure, and maximal squeezing anal pressure were investigated. For normal and abnormal pudendal nerve terminal motor latency groups, comparative analyses were performed on anorectal manometry results. RESULTS A total of 31 patients were included. Thirteen patients showed normal pudendal nerve terminal motor latency. For anorectal manometry results, there was no significant difference between normal and abnormal pudendal nerve terminal motor latency groups. Fourteen patients had diabetes mellitus. Subgroup analysis of the 14 diabetic patients showed no significant difference between normal and abnormal pudendal nerve terminal motor latency groups. For 17 nondiabetic patients, there was a significant difference between the groups with positive correlations with mean/maximal resting anal pressures. CONCLUSIONS Pudendal nerve terminal motor latency significantly correlates with anorectal manometry in fecal incontinence only in nondiabetic patients.
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- Seung Hee Han
- From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea (SHH, KC, GYS, JK); and Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (GYS)
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Shen ZY, Zhang J, Bai YZ, Zhang SC. Diagnosis and management of fecal incontinence in children and adolescents. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:1034240. [PMID: 36330370 PMCID: PMC9623001 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.1034240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Fecal incontinence (FI) is a commonly occurring disease of high concern. It is characterized by voluntary and involuntary defecation in children and adolescents. It is not only a physical disease but also a psychological and behavioral disorder. FI poses a serious burden on individuals and their families and therefore has become a social problem. Unfortunately, the management of FI among children is still a challenge because the etiology varies widely. Constipation has been found to be the most common cause, while sphincter dysfunction and neurogenic abnormalities may also play a role. Currently, no consensus guidelines exist, and the criteria for selecting optional methods remain unclear. It is therefore necessary to improve the efficacy of diagnosis and management strategies of FI in children. This review focused on the classification and etiology, discussed the diagnosis and management methods of FI in children and adolescents, and aimed to guide future studies.
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- Zhe-Ying Shen
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Dalian Women and Children's Medical Center, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Anal incontinence describes the uncontrolled transanal passage of gaseous, solid or liquid intestinal contents. It can be a considerable psychosocial burden and impairment of the quality of life for those affected. The cause can be primary damage to the continence organ or incontinence can be a secondary symptom of other diseases. The detailed patient history and clinical examination document the severity of incontinence, impairment of quality of life and pathomorphological changes. The treatment is primarily conservative. A combination of conservative therapeutic approaches can often achieve satisfactory symptom relief. If conservative treatment remains insufficient, surgical measures can be considered. Sphincteroplasty and sacral neuromodulation are the preferred surgical interventions.
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- Philipp Manegold
- Deutsches End- und Dickdarmzentrum Mannheim, Bismarckplatz 1, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland.
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- Deutsches End- und Dickdarmzentrum Mannheim, Bismarckplatz 1, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland
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Spinelli A, Laurenti V, Carrano FM, Gonzalez-Díaz E, Borycka-Kiciak K. Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries: New Evidence and Perspectives. J Clin Med 2021; 10:3261. [PMID: 34362045 PMCID: PMC8347477 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10153261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Perineal injury during childbirth is a common event with important morbidity associated in particular with third-and-fourth degree perineal tears (also referred to as obstetric anal sphincter injuries-OASIS). Early diagnosis of these damages is mandatory to define a prompt therapeutic strategy and thus avoid the development of late-onset consequences, such as faecal incontinence. For this purpose, various diagnostic exams can be performed after a thorough clinical examination. The management of OASIS includes several measures and should be individualized according to the timing and features of the clinical presentation.
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- Antonino Spinelli
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Milan, Italy; (V.L.); (F.M.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Milan, Italy; (V.L.); (F.M.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Milan, Italy; (V.L.); (F.M.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Pelvic Floor Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León (CAULE), C/Altos de Nava S/N, 24080 León, Spain;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León (CAULE), C/Altos de Nava S/N, 24080 León, Spain
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- Department of Colorectal, General and Oncological Surgery, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, 80, Ceglowska Street, 01810 Warsaw, Poland;
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Kim H, Shim J, Seo Y, Lee C, Chang Y. What Is Fecal Incontinence That Urologists Need to Know? Int Neurourol J 2021; 25:23-33. [PMID: 33504128 PMCID: PMC8022170 DOI: 10.5213/inj.2040240.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Fecal incontinence (FI) undoubtedly reduces quality of life and adversely affects the social life of the affected individual. FI has a higher prevalence with age and has an equivalent prevalence to urinary incontinence in patients with genitourinary disease, but is often not confirmed in these cases. A thorough investigation is needed to diagnose FI, with the common etiology of this condition in mind, and several questionnaires can be used to identify symptoms. The physical examination contains digital rectal examination carries out to identify the patient's condition. Ultrasound, colonoscopy, and rectum pressure test can be performed. Patients educated in diet-related issues, bowel movements, and defecation mechanism. Nonoperative options such as diet control and Kegel exercise should be performed at first. Surgical treatment of FI is considered when conservative management and oral medications produce no improvement. Surgical options include less invasive procedures like bulking agent injections, and more involved approaches from sacral nerve stimulation to invasive direct sphincter repair and artificial bowel sphincter insertion. Good outcomes in FI cases have also recently been reported for barrier devices.
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- HongWook Kim
- Department of Urology, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
- Konyang University Myunggok Medical Research Institute, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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Berkesoglu M, Colak T, Turkmenoglu MO, Han I, Kirmizi I, Akgul GG, Gunduz I. Long-term results from modified sphincteroplasty in patients with traumatic sphincter injury: a retrospective study. SAO PAULO MED J 2021; 139:58-64. [PMID: 33656130 PMCID: PMC9632502 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2020.0467.02112020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The results from sphincteroplasty may worsen over time. Reseparation of the rectum and vagina/scrotum in conjunction with sphincteroplasty achieves good results. Improving the surgical effect of sphincteroplasty through perineal body reconstruction is crucial. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the long-term results from anterior sphincteroplasty and perineal body reconstruction (modified sphincteroplasty) among patients with traumatic sphincter injury. DESIGN AND SETTING Retrospective study among patients who underwent modified sphincteroplasty in a university hospital between January 2006 and December 2018. Fifty patients were evaluated in detail. METHODS The following variables were evaluated: gender, age, additional disease status, time interval between trauma and surgery, surgical technique, duration of hospitalization, follow-up period after surgery, manometric values, electromyography results, magnetic resonance imaging scans, Wexner scores, satisfaction levels with surgery and surgical outcomes. RESULTS The patients' mean age was 44.6 ± 15.1 years. The median follow-up period was 62 months (range, 12-118). The mean Wexner scores preoperatively, postoperatively in first month (M1S) and at the time of this report (AAS) were 15.5 ± 3.2, 1.9 ± 3.15 and 3.9 ± 5.3, respectively. Although improvements in the patients' mean Wexner scores became impaired over time, the postoperative Wexner scores were still significantly better than the preoperative Wexner scores (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION Good or excellent results were obtained surgically among patients with traumatic sphincter injury. Performing perineal body reconstruction in addition to sphincteroplasty can provide better long-term continence. Surgical outcomes were found to be better, especially among patients younger than 50 years of age and among patients who underwent surgery within the first five years after trauma.
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- Mustafa Berkesoglu
- MD. Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Mersin University Hospital, Mersin, Turkey.
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- MD. Professor, Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, School of Medicine, Mersin University Hospital, Mersin, Turkey.
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- MD. Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, School of Medicine, Mersin University Hospital, Mersin, Turkey.
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- MD. Surgical Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Trabzon Training and Research Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey
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- MD. Surgical Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Aydin State Hospital, Aydin, Turkey.
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- MD. Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgical Oncology, Ankara Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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- MD. Surgical Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tekirdag State Hospital, Tekirdag, Turkey.
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Hoke TP, Meyer I, Blanchard CT, Szychowski JM, Richter HE. Characterization of symptom severity and impact on four fecal incontinence phenotypes in women presenting for evaluation. Neurourol Urodyn 2020; 40:237-244. [PMID: 33080084 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AIM To characterize symptom-specific distress and impact on quality of life (QOL) among women with urge, passive, and combined urge/passive fecal incontinence (FI) phenotypes. A secondary aim was to characterize FI symptom-specific distress and impact on women with a novel fourth phenotype, stress FI. METHODS Women with at least monthly FI from 2003 to 2017 were included. Participants completed the Modified Manchester Health Questionnaire (MMHQ) including MHQ and Fecal Incontinence Severity Index (FISI). Anorectal manometry (ARM) and endoanal ultrasound (EAUS) testing was performed. Total MHQ and FISI scores were compared across FI subtypes controlling for pertinent baseline covariates. RESULTS The cohort included 404 subjects, 220 meeting criteria for urge FI, 67 passive FI, and 117 combined urge/passive FI. On MHQ, women with combined urge/passive FI were most impacted (p < 0.01). FISI scores were significantly different from combined urge/passive FI having the greatest impact (38.1 ± 12.5) and urge FI (31.1 ± 11.3), p < 0.01 having the least. No differences were observed in ARM measurements or anal sphincter defects among the three groups (all p > 0.05). Twenty-nine subjects were identified with stress FI. There were no differences in overall MHQ or FISI scores or anal sphincter evaluation among the urge, passive, and stress FI groups (all p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Women with combined urge/passive FI have higher symptom distress and impact on QOL than urge or passive FI alone. Further research is needed to determine the significance of stress FI as a subtype and response to treatment.
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- Tanya P Hoke
- Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Women's Reproductive Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Women's Reproductive Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.,Department of Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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D’Amico F, Wexner SD, Vaizey CJ, Gouynou C, Danese S, Peyrin-Biroulet L. Tools for fecal incontinence assessment: lessons for inflammatory bowel disease trials based on a systematic review. United European Gastroenterol J 2020; 8:886-922. [PMID: 32677555 PMCID: PMC7707876 DOI: 10.1177/2050640620943699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fecal incontinence is a disabling condition affecting up to 20% of women. OBJECTIVE We investigated fecal incontinence assessment in both inflammatory bowel disease and non-inflammatory bowel disease patients to propose a diagnostic approach for inflammatory bowel disease trials. METHODS We searched on Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane Library for all studies on adult inflammatory bowel disease and non-inflammatory bowel disease patients reporting data on fecal incontinence assessment from January 2009 to December 2019. RESULTS In total, 328 studies were included; 306 studies enrolled non-inflammatory bowel disease patients and 22 studies enrolled inflammatory bowel disease patients. In non-inflammatory bowel disease trials the most used tools were the Wexner score, fecal incontinence quality of life questionnaire, Vaizey score and fecal incontinence severity index (in 187, 91, 62 and 33 studies). Anal manometry was adopted in 41.2% and endoanal ultrasonography in 34.0% of the studies. In 142 studies (46.4%) fecal incontinence evaluation was performed with a single instrument, while in 64 (20.9%) and 100 (32.7%) studies two or more instruments were used. In inflammatory bowel disease studies the Wexner score, Vaizey score and inflammatory bowel disease quality of life questionnaire were the most commonly adopted tools (in five (22.7%), five (22.7%) and four (18.2%) studies). Anal manometry and endoanal ultrasonography were performed in 45.4% and 18.2% of the studies. CONCLUSION Based on prior validation and experience, we propose to use the Wexner score as the first step for fecal incontinence assessment in inflammatory bowel disease trials. Anal manometry and/or endoanal ultrasonography should be taken into account in the case of positive questionnaires.
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- Ferdinando D’Amico
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- IBD Center, Department of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Diabetic autonomic neuropathy of the gastrointestinal tract. GASTROENTEROLOGY REVIEW 2020; 15:89-93. [PMID: 32550939 PMCID: PMC7294968 DOI: 10.5114/pg.2020.95554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Diabetes is a metabolic disease leading to the development of numerous health complications. In developed countries, it is the main cause of blindness, end-stage renal disease, and non-traumatic amputation of the lower limbs. Neuropathy is the most common chronic complication of diabetes. A long-term course of a metabolically unbalanced disease causing damage to the autonomic nervous system of the digestive tract results in the development of many complications, such as intensification of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, gastroparesis, chronic diarrhoea or faecal incontinence.
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Hassani D, Arya L, Andy U. Continence: Bowel and Bladder and Physical Function Decline in Women. CURRENT GERIATRICS REPORTS 2020; 9:64-71. [PMID: 32440467 DOI: 10.1007/s13670-020-00313-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Purpose of review The purpose of this article is to review the various forms of incontinence, highlight their impact on older women, and to explore current literature regarding the link between physical activity, physical function, and incontinence. Recent findings Both urinary and fecal incontinence become more prevalent with age, and are associated with significant morbidity. In parallel, there is a well-established decline in physical function that occurs with age. Furthermore, incontinence has a bidirectional relationship with physical function decline. Given the known link between increasing physical activity and preserved physical function, there is an emerging body of literature seeking to determine whether increases in physical activity may also improve incontinence outcomes. We review some recent data on this topic. Summary Continence and physical function are two closely linked entities. Further research is needed to determine whether interventions that increase physical activity might result in improved continence outcomes.
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- Daisy Hassani
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Melendez-Munoz J, Subramanian N, Friedman T, Dietz HP. Is levator trauma an independent risk factor for anal incontinence? Colorectal Dis 2020; 22:298-302. [PMID: 31561284 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM To determine the role of levator ani trauma in anal incontinence (AI), whilst controlling for anal sphincter injury. METHODS The records of 1273 patients who had attended a tertiary urogynaecology unit between 1st of January to 31st December 2016 were reviewed. AI was assessed using St Mark's score and visual analogue scale (VAS). Levator muscle and anal sphincter trauma were examined by translabial ultrasound using tomographic imaging, with archived data sets investigated blinded against all clinical data. A complete avulsion was diagnosed if at least three central tomographic slices showed an abnormal muscle insertion, rated separately for each side. A significant anal sphincter defect was diagnosed if at least four out of six slices showed a defect of ≥ 30°. RESULTS Avulsion was associated with St Mark's score (P = 0.005) and VAS bother of AI (P = 0.022) both on univariate analysis and when controlling for external anal sphincter (EAS) trauma on translabial imaging, forceps, body mass index (BMI) and age (P = 0.011 and P = 0.04, respectively). AI expressed as a binary variable was significantly associated with avulsion on univariate analysis (P = 0.011), although the association became nonsignificant after controlling for anal sphincter trauma, age, BMI and forceps delivery (P = 0.084). CONCLUSION In this retrospective observational study, we found a weak association between levator ani avulsion and measures of AI, which largely remained significant when controlling for anal sphincter trauma. However, given the large data set, any clinical effect of levator trauma on AI is likely to be minor.
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- J Melendez-Munoz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Universitari Dr. Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain
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- Sydney Medical School Nepean, Nepean Hospital, The University of Sydney, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Sydney Medical School Nepean, Nepean Hospital, The University of Sydney, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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Schwandner F, Klimars U, Gock M, Schiffmann L, Witte M, Schiergens T, Rentsch M, Klar E, Kühn F. The Water-Holding Procedure for Ensuring Postoperative Continence Prior Restoring Intestinal Continuity. J Gastrointest Surg 2020; 24:411-417. [PMID: 30825120 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04171-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND A defunctioning stoma can become necessary in a relevant number of patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. As a matter of course, patients seek an early closure of the stoma. However, preoperative management of these patients varies and the prediction of continence after stoma removal can become challenging. Patients might be fully continent despite low manometric pressures and vice versa. An easy and reliable way to predict continence after stoma reversal would improve patients' management and outcome. Although frequently performed in various surgical centers in Germany, there is no published data on the water-holding test. Hence, this is the first study evaluating the role of the test in clinical practice. METHOD We performed a prospective pilot study to evaluate the role of anorectal manometry and the water-holding procedure as a predictor of postoperative continence prior to stoma reversal. Inclusion criteria were a successfully passed water-holding test, any type of fecal diversion and the possibility of restoring intestinal continuity. Preoperative low manometric pressure levels were not an exclusion criteria for stoma reversal. Fifty-two patients with ostomy were consecutively enrolled in this study between October 2013 and February 2016. Anorectal manometry was performed in all patients prior to stoma reversal. After stoma removal, patients were followed-up for 6 months. Postoperative incontinence was determined using the Wexner incontinence score. RESULTS A total of 52 patients (38 males, 14 females) were included at an average age of 59 (range 33-83) years. Most frequent indications for intestinal diversion were rectal cancer surgery, IBD-related surgery, or surgery for diverticular disease. Low anterior rectal resection was performed in 17 patients (32.7%), followed by a proctocolectomy in 9 (17.3%), colectomy in 9 (17.3%), and recto-sigmoid resection in 7 patients (13.5%). Median time from stoma creation to reversal was 206 days (range 48-871 days). All patients had successfully passed the standardized water-holding test. At the same time, the majority of patients had low preoperative manometric pressure values and would normally not have been reversed at that point. The median postoperative Wexner incontinence score was at 1.5 (range 0-20), 0.5 (range 0-14), and 0 (range 0-11) at 14, 60, and 180 days after stoma reversal. Low preoperative manometric squeeze and/or resting pressure levels were not associated with a higher postoperative incontinence score at 14, 60, or 180 days after stoma reversal. CONCLUSION A standardized water-holding test can function as an easy and reliable method before stoma reversal to predict sufficient postoperative fecal continence. In case of a sufficient water-holding test despite low manometric pressure levels, the risk for postoperative anal incontinence seems to be low. Preoperative manometric pressure levels do not appear to predict postoperative continence.
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- Frank Schwandner
- Department of General, Thoracic, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, University of Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of General, Thoracic, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, University of Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of General, Thoracic, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, University of Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of General, Thoracic, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, University of Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of General, Thoracic, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, University of Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Thoracic, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, University of Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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Butcher L. Psychological issues surrounding faecal incontinence: experiences of patients and nurses. Br J Community Nurs 2020; 25:34-38. [PMID: 31874081 DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2020.25.1.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Continence care breaches social norms about privacy, nakedness and bodily functions. Faecal incontinence (FI) is a condition that is associated with a significant emotional impact, which extends to not only the patient but also the nurse or care worker. Patients can experience feelings of guilt and shame and a sense of 'incompetence', which can be connected to childhood experiences. Similarly, nurses and caregivers can encounter feelings of disgust and revulsion, which are often denied, as part of the perceived professional expectation. Nurses can develop self-protective behaviours including emotional detachment and development of a task-orientated approach to physical care. This can, in turn, accentuate the negative feelings experienced by patients with FI. Nurses developing self-awareness through reflection on their own difficult feelings can help to improve communication, which will meet patients' emotional needs and improve the therapeutic relationship. This article aims to encourage nurses and care workers to develop an empathetic understanding of the basic human emotional responses experienced by patients. It also aims to improve nurses' awareness of their own feelings and help them recognise the effect of these emotions on their own behaviours and their patients. Lastly, the importance of providing emotional care to patients with FI is discussed.
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- Lesley Butcher
- Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Healthcare Sciences, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University
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Arroyo A, Sánchez-Guillén L, Parra PA, García-Catalá L, Peña-Ros E, Ferrer-Márquez M, Nofuentes Riera C, Barber-Valles X, Romero-Simó M. Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Complex Anal Fistula. Lasers Surg Med 2019; 52:503-508. [PMID: 31536149 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES To validate and analyze the results of intralesional photodynamic therapy in the treatment of complex anal fistula. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective multicentric observational study enrolled patients treated for complex anal fistula who underwent intralesional photodynamic therapy (i-PDT). The included patients were treated from January 2016 to December 2018 with a minimum follow-up of 1 year to evaluate recurrence, continence and postoperative morbidity. Intralesional 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) gel (2%) was injected directly into the fistula. The internal and external orifices were closed. After an incubation period of 2 hours, the fistula was irradiated using an optical fiber connected to a red laser (Multidiode 630 PDT) operating at 1 W/cm for 3 minutes (180 J). RESULTS In total, 49 patients were included (61.2% male). The mean age was 48 years, and the mean duration of fistula was 13 months. Of the fistulas included, 75.5% were medium transphincteric, and 24.5% were high transphincteric. The median fistula length was 4 ± 1,14 cm (range: 3-5). A total of 41 patients (83.7%) had a previous history of fistula surgery. Preoperatively, some degree of anal incontinence was found in 5 patients (10.2%). No center reported any other procedure-related complications intraoperatively. Phototoxicity was found in one patient. In the first 48 hours after the procedure, fever was reported in 2 patients (4%). At the end of follow-up, total healing was observed in 32/49 patients (65.3%). No patient reported new incontinence postoperatively. CONCLUSION i-PDT could be considered a good choice in patients with complex anal fistulas to avoid surgery and its complications. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Antonio Arroyo
- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, Elche University Hospital, Miguel Hernández University, Carrer Almazara, 11, Elche, Alicante, 03203, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, Elche University Hospital, Miguel Hernández University, Carrer Almazara, 11, Elche, Alicante, 03203, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, Reina Sofía University Hospital, UCAM Universidad Católica de Murcia, Av. Intendente Jorge Palacios, 1, Murcia, 30003, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, Elche University Hospital, Miguel Hernández University, Carrer Almazara, 11, Elche, Alicante, 03203, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, Reina Sofía University Hospital, UCAM Universidad Católica de Murcia, Av. Intendente Jorge Palacios, 1, Murcia, 30003, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, Torrecardenas University Hospital, Calle Hermandad de Donantes de Sangre, s/n, Almería, 04009, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, San Juan University Hospital, Miguel Hernandez University, Ctra. Nnal. 332, s/n, 03550 Sant Joan d'Alacant, Elche, Alicante, Spain
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- Center of Operations Research, Miguel Hernandez University, Avinguda de la Universitat d'Elx, s/n, Elche, Alicante, 03202, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, Alicante University General Hospital, Miguel Hernandez University, Pintor Baeza, 11, Elche, Alicante, 03010, Spain
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Borycka-Kiciak K, Młyńczak M, Kiciak A, Pietrzak P, Dziki A. Non-invasive obstetric anal sphincter injury diagnostics using impedance spectroscopy. Sci Rep 2019; 9:7097. [PMID: 31068631 PMCID: PMC6506466 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-43637-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Obstetric anal sphincter injuries are the most common cause of fecal incontinence in women yet remain under-diagnosed. The aim of this study was to assess the suitability of impedance spectroscopy for diagnosing sphincter injuries arising during delivery. This was a prospective single-center study. 22 female patients were included: 10 with symptoms of sphincter dysfunction, in the early postpartum period, and 12 unaffected, in the distant period of more than 2 years after natural delivery. The presence, extent and severity of anal sphincters injury was assessed by measuring the sphincter parameters in physical examination, the degree of sphincter damage in endoanal ultrasound imaging and the sphincters function parameters in anorectal manometry. All measurements were used as references and compared with the outcomes from the impedance spectroscopy models. Impedance spectroscopy showed the highest precision (with mean accuracy of 83.9%) in relation to transanal ultrasonography. 74.1% of its results corresponded to the results of rectal physical examination and 76.7% - to those of anorectal manometry. The method showed the highest accuracy in the assessment of the sphincter's parameters, both anatomically and functionally. New impedance spectroscopy techniques hold promise for detecting obstetric anal sphincter injuries.
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- Katarzyna Borycka-Kiciak
- Department of General, Oncological and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Orlowski Hospital, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Mechatronics, Institute of Metrology and Biomedical, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncological and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Orlowski Hospital, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, Medical University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland
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Yang D, He L, Su TR, Chen Y, Wang Q. Outcomes of laparoscopic subtotal colectomy with cecorectal anastomosis for slow-transit constipation: a single center retrospective study. Acta Chir Belg 2019; 119:83-87. [PMID: 29701506 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2018.1467145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To study the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic subtotal colectomy (LASC) with cecorectal anastomosis for slow-transit constipation (STC). METHODS This study was a retrospective review of all patients undergoing LASC with cecorectal anastomosis for STC between March 2010 and May 2017. The main variables included the operative time, blood loss, length of postoperative hospital stay, complications, and long-term outcomes. RESULTS In this analysis, 56 patients were included. There were 17 males and 39 females aged between 34 and 80 years old. The mean operative time was 208 ± 21 min, and the mean perioperative blood loss was 116 ± 48 mL. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 7.7 ± 3.5 days, and the incidence of perioperative complications was 19.6%, with no mortality. One patient required reoperation because of intra-abdominal bleeding. During the follow-up period, 26.8% of patients suffered from chronic pain and bloating, with no recurrence of STC. The causes of these symptoms included small bowel obstruction (7.1%), slow transit (10.7%), anastomotic stenosis (5.4%) and gastroptosis (3.6%). Postoperatively, after 12 months, the frequency of defecation was 2-4 times per day. Patients with follow-up of at least 60 months, the mean frequency of defecation was 0.9 ± 0.5 times per day. The percentage of satisfaction was 82.1%. CONCLUSION LASC with cecorectal anastomosis is a safe and effective surgical approach for STC, with the majority of patients being satisfied with the outcome of surgery.
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- Dong Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, ChangChun, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Anal Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Butcher L. Causes of and factors that exacerbate faecal incontinence in older people. Br J Community Nurs 2019; 24:134-138. [PMID: 30817205 DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2019.24.3.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Lesley Butcher
- Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Healthcare Sciences, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University
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Moskowitz D, Adelstein SA, Lucioni A, Kobashi KC, Lee UJ. Practice patterns in the diagnosis and treatment of fecal incontinence with sacral neuromodulation: Can urologists impact this gap in care? Turk J Urol 2019; 45:37-41. [PMID: 30668308 DOI: 10.5152/tud.2018.94041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The prevalence of fecal incontinence (FI) is 8% in the United States. Many patients will not seek treatment and the condition is underdiagnosed. Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is effective in treating FI, and so urologists can play a key role in its treatment. We examine the practice patterns and treatment of FI with SNM in our institution. MATERIAL AND METHODS The electronic medical record was queried for the proportion of patients seen for FI in the institution, the urology department, and among the female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) urologists. The patients who underwent SNM for FI were evaluated for progression to second stage procedure. RESULTS The proportion of patients seen for FI is 0.96% in the institution as a whole, 7.9% in the urology department, and 17.9% among FPMRS urologists. Fourteen patients underwent first stage SNM for FI or dual urinary/fecal incontinence, and they all progressed to a second stage procedure. Thirteen of these were performed by FPMRS urologists. CONCLUSION In our institution, the proportion of patients seen for FI was lower than the prevalence of this condition. Because patients with urinary incontinence are more likely to have FI, urologists are in a unique position to identify these patients and offer treatment that can improve their quality of life. We acknowledge a gap in care of the patients with FI and an opportunity for urologists to help patients with this devastating yet treatable condition.
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- Dena Moskowitz
- Department of Urology, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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Irwin T, Snow AR, Orton TS, Elliott C. Endoscopic, Ultrasonographic, and Histologic Descriptions of Dextranomer/Hyaluronic Acid in a Case of Fecal Incontinence. Case Rep Pathol 2018; 2018:5873094. [PMID: 30147980 PMCID: PMC6083641 DOI: 10.1155/2018/5873094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To present a case of fecal incontinence treated with dextranomer/hyaluronic acid (Solesta®) injections, which later caused clinical confusion and avoidable interventions. The endoscopic, ultrasonographic, and histologic appearances of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid will also be reported. CASE PRESENTATION A middle-aged Hispanic male who failed conservative management of his fecal incontinence was injected with dextranomer/hyaluronic acid in an attempt to alleviate symptoms. An unrelated screening colonoscopy was performed soon after, revealing a submucosal rectal lesion. Flexible sigmoidoscopy and endoscopic rectal ultrasound with FNA were scheduled for patient for further evaluation. An unknown foreign material was noted under microscopy and, upon attaining additional history, the gastroenterologist uncovered the patient's recent injections of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid. CONCLUSION Dextranomer/hyaluronic acid for the treatment of fecal incontinence has become more common in recent years. Though the imaging and histologic appearance of this gel-like material is seen in other areas of medicine, equivalent descriptions are limited in the anorectal region. To curb misdiagnoses and prevent unnecessary interventions, it is important to expound on the endoscopic, imaging, and histopathologic features of this tissue-bulking agent in the setting of fecal incontinence and to encourage communication, proper documentation, and easy accessibility to patient health information by all medical staff.
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- Trent Irwin
- University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557-0357, USA
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- University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557-0357, USA
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- University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557-0357, USA
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- University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557-0357, USA
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Janssen PTJ, Breukink SO, Melenhorst J, Stassen LPS, Bouvy ND, Temel Y, Jahanshahi A. Behavioral outcomes of a novel, pelvic nerve damage rat model of fecal incontinence. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2018; 30:e13242. [PMID: 29144006 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fecal incontinence (FI) has a multifactorial pathophysiology with a severe social impact. The most common cause for FI is pudendal nerve damage, which mostly occurs in women during or after labor. A better understanding of the pathophysiology is required to optimize treatment of FI. In this study, we evaluate the use of a novel pelvic nerve damage rat model of FI. METHODS This new model simulates the forces on the pelvic floor during labor by prolonged transvaginal, retro-uterine intrapelvic balloon distention in female rats. Number of fecal pellets produced per day and defecation pattern was compared between the experimental and control group for 2 weeks. The cages of the rats were divided in food, nesting and latrine areas to evaluate changes in defecation pattern. The FI Index (FII) was calculated to assess the ratio of fecal pellets between the non-latrine areas and the total number of pellets. A higher score represents more random distribution of feces outside the latrine area. RESULTS Total number of fecal pellets was higher in the experimental group as compared with the controls. In both groups most fecal pellets were deposited in the nesting area, which is closest to the food area. The experimental group deposited more fecal pellets in the latrine area and had a lower FII indicating less random distribution of feces outside the latrine area. CONCLUSION Transvaginal, retro-uterine intrapelvic balloon distention is a safe and feasible animal model simulating the human physiologic impact of labor by downwards pressure on the pelvic floor.
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- P T J Janssen
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Department of Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Department of Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Jeganathan AN, Bleier JI. Patient selection and preoperative evaluation for fecal incontinence. SEMINARS IN COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY 2017. [DOI: 10.1053/j.scrs.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Gillibrand W. Management of faecal incontinence in the elderly: current policy and practice. Br J Community Nurs 2017; 21:554-556. [PMID: 27809583 DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2016.21.11.554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Warren Gillibrand
- Senior Lecturer Adult Nursing, Department of Health Science University of Huddersfield
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Abelson JS, Spiegel JD, Yeo HL, Mao J, Sun T, Sedrakyan A, Milsom JW, Garrett KA. Evaluation of Trends in the Use of InterStim for Fecal Incontinence. Surg Innov 2017; 24:133-138. [PMID: 28132584 DOI: 10.1177/1553350616689750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fecal incontinence (FI) represents a large source of morbidity and is a challenging clinical problem to manage. InterStim was approved to treat FI in 2011. Little is known about its adoption. We sought to characterize patterns of use of Interstim since Food and Drug Administration approval for FI. METHODS The New York State SPARCS database was used to evaluate InterStim use for FI from 2011 to 2014. The primary endpoint was the number of successful implantations of InterStim. Secondary endpoints included device removal, median time to removal of device, 90-day infection rates, and percentage of procedures performed by surgeon specialty and geographic location. RESULTS A total of 369 patients with FI underwent "Stage 1" of InterStim from 2011 to 2014. A total of 302 patients underwent "Stage 2," yielding a trial period failure rate of 18.2%. The majority of patients who underwent successful implantation were female (87.7%) and White (78.8%). Twenty-nine patients underwent device removal after a median duration of 147 days. Estimated risk of removal at median follow-up of 2 years was 11.8%. Colorectal surgeons comprised 51.1% of all providers followed by gynecologic (24.4%) and urologic surgeons (17.8%). A total of 71.7% of providers performed <5 procedures, while 3 of the highest volume providers performed 50.7% of all procedures. CONCLUSIONS InterStim for FI has been used by a wide variety of providers in New York State although only a few high-volume providers have performed the majority of procedures. White, female patients with Medicare are the most common recipients of InterStim. Further work must be done to develop strategies for improving access to this technology and to determine whether volume relates to outcomes.
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- Jonathan S Abelson
- 1 Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- 2 University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- 1 Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.,3 Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- 3 Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- 3 Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- 3 Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- 1 Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- 1 Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Saldana Ruiz N, Kaiser AM. Fecal incontinence - Challenges and solutions. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23:11-24. [PMID: 28104977 PMCID: PMC5221273 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i1.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2016] [Revised: 10/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Fecal incontinence is not a diagnosis but a frequent and debilitating common final pathway symptom resulting from numerous different causes. Incontinence not only impacts the patient’s self-esteem and quality of life but may result in significant secondary morbidity, disability, and cost. Treatment is difficult without any panacea and an individualized approach should be chosen that frequently combines different modalities. Several new technologies have been developed and their specific roles will have to be defined. The scope of this review is outline the evaluation and treatment of patients with fecal incontinence.
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