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Diagnosis of Fecal Incontinence.

Authors :
Ratto, Carlo
Doglietto, Giovanni B.
Lowry, Ann C.
Påhlman, Lars
Romano, Giovanni
Rao, Satish S.
Siddiqui, Junaid
Source :
Fecal Incontinence (9788847006379); 2007, p95-105, 11p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Fecal incontinence is a consequence of functional disturbances in the mechanisms that regulate continence and defecation. In this chapter, we review the functional anatomy and physiology of the anorectum, pathogenic mechanisms, and diagnostic approaches for fecal incontinence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9788847006379
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Fecal Incontinence (9788847006379)
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
33258320
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0638-6_9