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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 12/2015

01-12-2015 | Editorial

A theory of progression from obstructed defecation to fecal incontinence

Author: F. Pucciani

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 12/2015

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Excerpt

Fecal disorders have a relevant social impact because they impair the quality of life of the patient and add to the cost of healthcare. In order to shed light on the pathophysiology of fecal disorders it is helpful to consider the progression of obstructed defecation to fecal incontinence which occurs in women without anal sphincter defects who have descending perineum syndrome. …
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Metadata
Title
A theory of progression from obstructed defecation to fecal incontinence
Author
F. Pucciani
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 12/2015
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-015-1394-2

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