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Fecal Incontinence

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Vaginal Surgery for Incontinence and Prolapse

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Abstract

Fecal continence is a complex function with multiple factors contributing to normal continence: anatomic integrity, function, innervation, compliance, capacity, sensation, and stool characteristics. The evaluation of fecal incontinence can also be complex, with a variety of investigations aimed at the different components of continence. A thorough evaluation is necessary to identify the type of incontinence and its etiology so that the correct treatment can be selected.

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  1. Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA

    Sharon G. Gregorcyk MD, FACS, FASCRS

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  1. Department of Urology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA

    Philippe E. Zimmern MD, FACS (Professor of Urology, Jane and John Justin Distinguished Chair in Urology In honor of Claus Roehrborn, MD) (Professor of Urology, Jane and John Justin Distinguished Chair in Urology In honor of Claus Roehrborn, MD)

  2. University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

    Peggy A. Norton MD, FACOG (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery) (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery)

  3. Urology Department, Tenon Hospital, Paris, France

    François Haab MD (Professor of Urology) (Professor of Urology)

  4. Department of Urology, The Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK

    Christopher C. R. Chapple BSc, MD, FRCS (Urol), FEBU (Consultant Urological Surgeon) (Consultant Urological Surgeon)

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Gregorcyk, S.G. (2006). Fecal Incontinence. In: Zimmern, P.E., Norton, P.A., Haab, F., Chapple, C.C.R. (eds) Vaginal Surgery for Incontinence and Prolapse. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-346-8_5

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