SPASM and fibrosis of the anal sphincter associated with a long history of marked constipation, tenesmus, mild intermittent abdominal cramps and an almost daily intake of cathartics is a rather ...

Treatment options for patients with severe fecal incontinence remain limited. A feasibility study of magnetic anal sphincter augmentation has demonstrated promising outcomes for this technique.

Postpartum complications may go unrecognized in women who incur anal sphincter injuries during childbirth, a review of electronic medical records at one academic health system suggests. In the first 3 ...

I am in my early 50s, and I am experiencing a problem that can cause social embarrassment. When I stand up, I pass small ...

The causes of faecal incontinence are diverse. Existing treatment options include medical therapy, biofeedback techniques and surgery in selected patients. Surgical treatments include sphincter repair ...