Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2005; 18(1): 55-59
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-864082
Copyright © 2005 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Complete Pelvic Floor Repair in Treating Fecal Incontinence

Patrick Y. H. Lee1 , Scott R. Steele2
  • 1The Colon and Rectal Clinic, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
  • 2Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Minnesta, St. Paul, Minnesota
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Publikationsdatum:
18. Februar 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Fecal incontinence is associated with 20 to 40% of the patients with pelvic floor prolapse. Successful management of fecal incontinence requires not only an understanding of anorectal function but also a thorough understanding of pelvic floor anatomy and how pelvic floor prolapse affects fecal continence. Imaging techniques have been instrumental in visualizing pelvic floor prolapse and have helped correlate surgical findings. Stabilization of the perineal body appears to be a key component to the success of pelvic floor repair and fecal continence, but the optimal repair is far from being established.

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Patrick Y. H LeeM.D. 

The Colon and Rectal Clinic, Oregon Health & Science University

511 SW 10th Ave., Ste., 714

Portland, OR 97205

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