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1. [Is sphincter-plasty for treatment of fecal incontinence in patients older than 60 justified?].

Author

Pfeifer J, Rabl H, Uranüs S, and Wexner SD

Subjects
Aged, Anal Canal physiopathology, Fecal Incontinence physiopathology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pelvic Floor physiopathology, Postoperative Complications physiopathology, Treatment Outcome, Anal Canal surgery, Fecal Incontinence surgery, Geriatric Assessment
Abstract

Overlapping sphincteroplasty is the method of choice for isolated anterior sphincter defects. Patients over 60 years of age can undergo this operation with similar good results as in younger patients. However, preoperative physiologic assessment of the pelvic floor is necessary for a good postoperative outcome.

Published
1996

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