Effect of rectal dilation in fecal incontinence with low rectal compliance. Report of a case.

Autor: Alstrup NI; Department of Surgical Gastroenterology D, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark., Rasmussen OO, Christiansen J
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Diseases of the colon and rectum [Dis Colon Rectum] 1995 Sep; Vol. 38 (9), pp. 988-9.
DOI: 10.1007/BF02049738
Abstrakt: Purpose: This study was undertaken to determine the effect of rectal dilation in a patient with urge-type fecal incontinence and frequent bowel movements associated with low rectal compliance and capacity.
Method: Daily rectal balloon dilation was performed for a period of four weeks.
Results: The patient regained complete fecal continence with one to two daily bowel movements. Rectal compliance, capacity, and cross-sectional area increased by 37 to 136 percent. Nine months later the patient was still without symptoms.
Conclusion: Rectal balloon dilation may be a therapeutic alternative in selected patients.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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