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Management of colorectal-anal dysfunction. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 1998 Dec;25(4):923-44, viii

Date

01/28/1999

Pubmed ID

9921564

DOI

10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70050-4

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0031743327 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   12 Citations

Abstract

Although the majority of patients with low-grade anal incontinence and constipation should be treated medically, for some, efforts will be unsuccessful and surgical therapy will be in order. Full thickness rectal prolapse will, in all early cases, be treated surgically. This article outlines the surgical treatment options for patients with anal incontinence, rectal prolapse, and constipation. Optimal functional outcomes with surgical treatment are based on full physiologic evaluation and careful patient selection.

Author List

Ludwig KA

Author

Kirk A. Ludwig MD Chief, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Child, Preschool
Constipation
Digestive System Surgical Procedures
Fecal Incontinence
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Rectal Prolapse