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Open Access 27-07-2023 | Constipation | Original Article

Evaluating the risk factors for the development of benign disorders of defaecation: a surgical perspective

Authors: P. Chaichanavichkij, M. Hartmann, S. M. Scott, N. Fenton, C. H. Knowles, Disorders of Defaecation Delphi Group

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 10/2023

Abstract

Purpose

There remains uncertainty as to which risk factors are important for the development of defaecatory problems as a result of heterogeneity of published evidence. Understanding the impact of risk factors may be important in selecting targets for disease prevention or reversal. The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate risk factors for faecal incontinence and chronic constipation.

Methods

Risk factors for chronic constipation and faecal incontinence were long-listed from scientific literature, then anonymously evaluated (by 50 predominantly colorectal surgical experts from the UK Pelvic Floor Society) using a Delphi technique. Each risk factor was rated as independent, a co-factor, or not a risk factor. Independent risk factors were rated between 1 (not important) and 10 (critically important) with mean (± standard deviation) calculated.

Results

Thirty-eight risk factors for chronic constipation were evaluated. Eighteen were classed as independent and 16 as co-factors. Opioid analgesia (7.87 ± 2.05), eating disorders (7.80 ± 1.72), and history of abuse (7.70 ± 1.89) were scored as most important independent risk factors. Female sex (6.60 ± 2.02) was considered an independent risk factor but increasing age was rated a co-factor. Thirty-three risk factors for faecal incontinence were evaluated. Twenty were classed as independent and eight as co-factors. Third- or fourth-degree tear (8.88 ± 1.57), instrumental delivery (8.47 ± 1.58), and grand multiparity (8.00 ± 1.63) were rated most important. Increasing age (7.41 ± 2.14) and female sex (7.58 ± 2.05) were both considered independent risk factors.

Conclusions

Several risk factors for chronic constipation and faecal incontinence were selected by Delphi approach. These factors will feed forward into Bayesian models of disease prediction that combine data and expert knowledge.

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Title: Evaluating the risk factors for the development of benign disorders of defaecation: a surgical perspective
Authors: P. Chaichanavichkij
M. Hartmann
S. M. Scott
N. Fenton
C. H. Knowles
Disorders of Defaecation Delphi Group
Publication date: 27-07-2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Constipation
Constipation
Episiotomy
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 10/2023
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-023-02843-w

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Evaluating the risk factors for the development of benign disorders of defaecation: a surgical perspective

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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