Conclusions: The main problem in assessing anal function in patients with a neoanal sphincter, particularly those after total anorectal reconstruction following Miles' operation, is the onset of defecatory disturbance, which can sometimes be even more troublesome than anal incontinence. No QoL questionnaires have yet been drawn up for patients with obstructed defecation or combined functional disorders. There is a strong need for such a tool, which would make it possible to perform a better evaluation of the results of these newer operations and to compare different groups of patients undergoing different anal neosphincter procedures. © 2005 Springer-Verlag London Limited.
An overview
Altomare D. F.;Rinaldi M.;
2005-01-01
Abstract
Conclusions: The main problem in assessing anal function in patients with a neoanal sphincter, particularly those after total anorectal reconstruction following Miles' operation, is the onset of defecatory disturbance, which can sometimes be even more troublesome than anal incontinence. No QoL questionnaires have yet been drawn up for patients with obstructed defecation or combined functional disorders. There is a strong need for such a tool, which would make it possible to perform a better evaluation of the results of these newer operations and to compare different groups of patients undergoing different anal neosphincter procedures. © 2005 Springer-Verlag London Limited.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
