anal sphincter


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anal sphincter

[′ān·əl ′sfiŋk·tər]
(anatomy)
Either of two muscles, one voluntary and the other involuntary, controlling closing of the anus in vertebrates.
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It had long been thought that constipation following obstetric anal sphincter injury allowed the sphincter to heal more effectively.
Obstetric anal sphincter injury: How to avoid, how to repair: A literature review
Women with anal sphincter lacerations tended to have more codes, however, with a range of 2.
Anal sphincter lacerations underreported at discharge
Stretching of anal sphincter, the traditional Lord's anal dilatation was described by Recamier in 1838.
Comparison of lateral internal sphincterotomy and controlled intermittent anal dilatation in the treatment of chronic anal fissures: a prospective, randomised study
13) Ours is the first study to use both questionnaires together showing that an improvement in the function of the anal sphincter correlates with an improvement in quality of life.
Efficacy of porcine dermal collagen (Permacol[TM]) injection for passive faecal incontinence in a dedicated Colorectal Unit at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre
The question is whether the urethral sphincter may be reconstructed after longitudinal injury similar to anal sphincter injuries.
A case report of urethral injury
Indeed, obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS), (1) with their short-and long-term consequences, merit clinical attention, as spotlighted in Dr.
Delivering clinician should be seated
Materials and Methods: Two hundred healthy female patients with no history of anal sphincter injury, aged between 18 and 70 years were included in the study The participants were divided into 4 groups according to their menopausal stages and mode of delivery; premenopausal (group 1) and postmenopausal (group 2) vaginal delivery, and premenopausal (group 3) and postmenopausal (group 4) cesarean section.
The relationship between fecal incontinence and vaginal delivery in the postmenopausal stage/Postmenopozal donemde gorulen fekal inkontinanslarin vajinal dogumla iliskisi
As such surgery should be avoided since anal sphincter repair is very difficult.
Some rectal prolapse do need abdominal Operation-Prof. Robin Phillips
One of the major causes of fecal incontinence in women is vaginal delivery, resulting in anal sphincter injury.
Efficacy of biofeedback therapy before and after sphincteroplasty for fecal incontinence because of obstetric injury: a randomized controlled trial
Fecal incontinence can occur when an individual has diarrhea, abnormal rectal compliance, anal sphincter dysfunction, an inability to perceive or respond to the defecation urge, or incomplete emptying of the rectum during defecation.
Gaining control over fecal incontinence
The aim in treating fistula in Ano is 3 folds viz identification of the tract, identification of the internal opening and preservation of the anal sphincter.
VAAFT: Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment; Bringing revolution in Fistula treatment
Background: Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) can cause an adverse impact on women's physical and mental health.
Incidence and Risk Factors of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries after Various Modes of Vaginal Deliveries in Chinese Women

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