Incidence of anismus in fecal incontinence patients evaluated at a Coloproctology service
Introduction: Fecal incontinence is defined as a loss of bladder and bowel control. Anismus is characterized by a paradoxical contraction or inappropriate relaxation of pelvic floor muscles while trying to evacuate, being usually associated with constipation (60%). However, anismus can be present in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2015-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Coloproctology |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2237936315000520 |