The use of patient-generated health data in the management of low anterior resection syndrome: a qualitative study.

Background: The cornerstone of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) treatment is self-management, which requires patient engagement. Colorectal surgeons and nurses may use patient-generated health data (PGHD) to help guide patients in their use of self-management strategies for LARS. However, the perspectives of LARS experts on the use of PGHD remain largely unexplored.

Rectoceles: Is There a Correlation Between Presence of Vaginal Prolapse and Radiographic Findings in Symptomatic Women?

Background: Constipation is highly prevalent. Women with constipation are evaluated for the presence of vaginal prolapse that may contribute to obstructed defecation syndrome. Defecography can identify anatomic causes of obstructed defecation syndrome (rectocele, intussusception, and enterocele).

Women with chronic constipation have more bothersome urogenital symptoms.

Background: The aim of our study was to characterize urogenital symptoms in women with and without constipation, and by severity of constipation.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study conducted at a pelvic floor disorder center in a tertiary healthcare facility from May 2007 through August 2019 and completed an intake questionnaire were included. We collected demographic, physical exam data and quality of life outcomes.

Preliminary Report From the Pelvic Floor Disorders Consortium: Large-Scale Data Collection Through Quality Improvement Initiatives to Provide Data on Functional Outcomes After Rectal Prolapse Repair.

Background: The surgical management of rectal prolapse is constantly evolving, yet numerous clinical trials and meta-analyses studying operative approaches have failed to make meaningful conclusions.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to report on preliminary data captured during a large-scale quality improvement initiative to measure and improve function in patients undergoing rectal prolapse repair.

Design: This was a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected surgical quality improvement data.

Urinary symptoms in women with faecal incontinence.

Aim: Faecal incontinence (FI) is estimated to affect 8.9% of women in the United States, with a significant impact on quality of life. Our aim was to compare urinary symptoms in patients with and without FI with different degrees of severity.