Fecal Incontinence: Prevalence, Severity, and Quality of Life Data from an Outpatient Gastroenterology Practice

Background. The prevalence of fecal incontinence varies tremendously as a result of inadequate data collection methods. Few office-based studies have assessed the prevalence of fecal incontinence and none have looked at modifiable risk factors or effect on quality of life. Design, Settings, Patient...

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Main Authors: Eva H. Alsheik, Thomas Coyne, Sara K. Hawes, Laleh Merikhi, Scott P. Naples, Nandhakumar Kanagarajan, James C. Reynolds, Scott E. Myers, Asyia S. Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/947694