Anal Incontinence Clinical Management and Surgical Techniques /

This open access book describes the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of anal incontinence. Anal incontinence is a devastating condition that heavily impacts on the patients' lives. Those suffering from this disorder are generally highly embarrassed and reluctant to undergo appropr...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Docimo, Ludovico (Editor), Brusciano, Luigi (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.
Edition:1st ed. 2023.
Series:Updates in Surgery,
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Table of Contents:
  • Part 1
  • Chapter 1. History of Anal Incontinence and its Treatments
  • Chapter 2. Epidemiology, Anorectal Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology of Continence
  • Part 2. Diagnostics
  • Chapter 3. Clinical Evaluation, Etiology, and Classification of Anal Incontinence
  • Chapter 4. Neurofunctional Diagnosis and Anorectal Manometry
  • Chapter 5. Role of Ultrasonography for Anal Incontinence
  • Chapter 6. Cross-Sectional Imaging in Fecal Incontinence
  • Part 3. Treatment
  • Chapter 7. Medical Management and Supportive/Hygienic Measures
  • Chapter 8. Diet in Fecal Incontinence
  • Chapter 9. Role of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Patient Selection and Treatment
  • Chapter 10. Sacral and Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation, Stem Cell Therapy, and Transanal Irrigation Device
  • Chapter 11. Sphincter Reconstruction: Dynamic Myoplasty, Artificial Bowel Sphincter, Antegrade Colonic Enemas and Colostomy
  • Chapter 12. Surgical Reconstruction of Traumatic Perineal and Sphincter Muscle Defects
  • Chapter 13.Injectable Bulking Agents and SECCA Radiofrequency Treatment
  • Chapter 14. Implantation of Self-Expandable Solid Prostheses for Anal Incontinence
  • Chapter 15. When Everything Fails: Prevention and Therapy of Treatment Failures
  • Part 4. Special Situations and Multidisciplinary Perspectives
  • Chapter 16. Cesarean Section Delivery to Prevent Anal Incontinence
  • Chapter 17. Interrelatedness of Urological Conditions and Anal Incontinence
  • Chapter 18. Coexistence of Fecal Incontinence and Constipation
  • Chapter 19. Gut Microbiota Characterization in Fecal Incontinence and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Chapter 20. Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
  • Chapter 21. Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis: an Insidious and Painful Condition
  • Chapter 22. Perineal Descent and Incontinence
  • Chapter 23. Reconstruction of Wide Anal Sphincter Defects by Crossing Flaps of Puborectalis Muscle
  • Chapter 24. Treatment Cost Reimbursement in Italy.