Fecal incontinence as consequence of anorectal surgeries and the physiotherapeutic approach

Caused by sphincter injuries in various anorectal procedures, fecal incontinence (FI) is a common complication in some patients undergoing coloproctology surgeries. Objective: Demonstrate the occurrence of FI as a result of anorectal surgeries, present the physiotherapy resources for the treatment o...

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Main Authors: Kelly Cristina Duque Cortez, Sarah de Souza Mendonça, Marina de Souza Figueiroa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2237-93632011000300004