Investigating and treating fecal incontinence: when and how.

Can J Gastroenterol

Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Unit, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Published: April 2009

Fecal incontinence is a common disorder in our aging population and can have profound effects on patient's well-being. The present review examines the current understanding of fecal incontinence and provides a practical approach to the investigation and management of this condition. A special emphasis is placed on specialized testing, focusing on indications and impact on guiding management.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2711681PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/905359DOI Listing

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