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International Urogynecology Journal

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01-02-2010 | Original Article

Colorectal and anal symptoms in women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse

Authors: Khanh Ha, Christina Dancz, Rebecca Nelken, Mayra Contreras, Begüm Özel

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Our aim was to determine the prevalence of colorectal and anal (CRA) symptoms in women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse (UI/POP) in a predominantly Latina population.

Methods

We reviewed charts of women seen in the urogynecology clinic for UI/POP for those who completed the colorectal anal distress inventory-8 (CRADI-8) on their first visit. A detailed history was taken independent of the questionnaire.

Results

Two hundred sixty-five women completed the questionnaire; 94% were Latina; 89% completed the questionnaire in Spanish. Of the women, 88% indicated at least one CRA symptom: 60% reported needing to strain hard to have a bowel movement; 59% reported sensation of incomplete bowel emptying; 21% indicated incontinence of solid or liquid stool, and an additional 30% of women reported flatal incontinence only, for a total anal incontinence rate of 58%.

Conclusion

CRA symptoms are highly prevalent among women with UI/POP who completed the CRADI-8 in a predominantly Latina patient population.

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Title: Colorectal and anal symptoms in women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
Authors: Khanh Ha
Christina Dancz
Rebecca Nelken
Mayra Contreras
Begüm Özel
Publication date: 01-02-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-1008-5

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Colorectal and anal symptoms in women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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