Influence of rectal prolapse on the asymmetry of the anal sphincter in patients with anal incontinence
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anal sphincter defects have been shown to increase pressure asymmetry within the anal canal in patients with fecal incontinence. However, this correlation is far from perfect, and other factors may play a role. The goal of this study...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2003-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/3/23 |