The Neurogenic Bowel

Burke, David C.; Murray, D. Duncan

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-02698-2_8

David C. Burke M.B., B.S., D.P.R.M.³ &
D. Duncan Murray M.D., F.R.C.P.(C.)⁴

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Incontinence of faecal matter through the anus is prevented by tonic contraction of the internal anal sphincter (smooth muscle) and the external anal sphincter (striated voluntary muscle).

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Spinal Injuries Unit, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
David C. Burke M.B., B.S., D.P.R.M. (Medical Director)
Spinal Injuries Centre, Dalhousie University, Canada
D. Duncan Murray M.D., F.R.C.P.(C.) (Assistant Medical Director (Acting), Lecturer in Rehabilitation Medicine)

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Burke, D.C., Murray, D.D. (1975). The Neurogenic Bowel. In: Handbook of Spinal Cord Medicine. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-02698-2_8

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