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Faecal incontinence in adults.
Bharucha AE, Knowles CH, Mack I, Malcolm A, Oblizajek N, Rao S, Scott SM, Shin A, Enck P. Bharucha AE, et al. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2022 Aug 10;8(1):53. doi: 10.1038/s41572-022-00381-7. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2022. PMID: 35948559 Review.
Faecal incontinence, which is defined by the unintentional loss of solid or liquid stool, has a worldwide prevalence of 7% in community-dwelling adults and can markedly impair quality of life. ...Faecal incontinence is classified by its type (urge, pa …
Faecal incontinence, which is defined by the unintentional loss of solid or liquid stool, has a worldwide prevalence of 7% in …
ACG Clinical Guidelines: Management of Benign Anorectal Disorders.
Wald A, Bharucha AE, Limketkai B, Malcolm A, Remes-Troche JM, Whitehead WE, Zutshi M. Wald A, et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021 Oct 1;116(10):1987-2008. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001507. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021. PMID: 34618700
These guidelines summarize the preferred approach to the evaluation and management of defecation disorders, proctalgia syndromes, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fecal incontinence in adults and represent the official practice recommendations of the American College …
These guidelines summarize the preferred approach to the evaluation and management of defecation disorders, proctalgia syndromes, hemorrhoid …
Anorectal Disorders.
Rao SSC, Bharucha AE, Carrington EV, Grossi U, Malcolm A, Neshatian L, Remes-Troche JM. Rao SSC, et al. Gastroenterology. 2026 May;170(6):1318-1346. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2026.01.037. Epub 2026 Feb 17. Gastroenterology. 2026. PMID: 41713710 Free article. Review.
This article defines the diagnostic criteria and reviews clinical evaluation and management of fecal incontinence, anorectal pain, dyssynergic defecation, and rectal hyposensitivity and hypersensitivity. Diagnostic evaluation includes anorectal manometry, balloon ex …
This article defines the diagnostic criteria and reviews clinical evaluation and management of fecal incontinence, anorectal p …
Fecal incontinence.
Bharucha AE. Bharucha AE. Gastroenterology. 2003 May;124(6):1672-85. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(03)00329-9. Gastroenterology. 2003. PMID: 12761725 Review. No abstract available.
Review of the indications, methods, and clinical utility of anorectal manometry and the rectal balloon expulsion test.
Bharucha AE, Basilisco G, Malcolm A, Lee TH, Hoy MB, Scott SM, Rao SSC. Bharucha AE, et al. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Sep;34(9):e14335. doi: 10.1111/nmo.14335. Epub 2022 Feb 27. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022. PMID: 35220645 Free PMC article. Review.
HR-ARM and 3D-HR-ARM are useful for diagnosing defecatory disorders (DD), to identify anorectal sensorimotor dysfunction and guide management in patients with fecal incontinence (FI), constipation, megacolon, and megarectum; and to screen for anorectal structural (e …
HR-ARM and 3D-HR-ARM are useful for diagnosing defecatory disorders (DD), to identify anorectal sensorimotor dysfunction and guide managemen …
An Evidence-Based Practical Review on Common Benign Anorectal Disorders: Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Dyssynergic Defecation, and Fecal Incontinence.
Bharucha AE, Knowles CH, Malcolm A. Bharucha AE, et al. Gastroenterology. 2026 Jan;170(1):50-69. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2025.07.031. Epub 2025 Nov 14. Gastroenterology. 2026. PMID: 41236452 Review.
This evidence-based practical review is focused on the clinical features, investigations, and treatment of hemorrhoids, chronic anal fissures, dyssynergic defecation (DD), and fecal incontinence (FI), which are arguably the most common benign anorectal diseases enco …
This evidence-based practical review is focused on the clinical features, investigations, and treatment of hemorrhoids, chronic anal fissure …
Functional anorectal disorders.
Bharucha AE, Wald A, Enck P, Rao S. Bharucha AE, et al. Gastroenterology. 2006 Apr;130(5):1510-8. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2005.11.064. Gastroenterology. 2006. PMID: 16678564 Review.
This report defines criteria for diagnosing functional anorectal disorders (ie, fecal incontinence, anorectal pain, and disorders of defecation). Functional fecal incontinence is defined as the uncontrolled passage of fecal material recurring fo …
This report defines criteria for diagnosing functional anorectal disorders (ie, fecal incontinence, anorectal pain, and disord …
Constipation and Fecal Incontinence in the Elderly.
Deb B, Prichard DO, Bharucha AE. Deb B, et al. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2020 Aug 24;22(11):54. doi: 10.1007/s11894-020-00791-1. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2020. PMID: 32839874 Review.
Less physical activity or dietary fiber intake and postmenopausal hormonal therapy are risk factors for fecal incontinence in elderly people. Two thirds of patients with fecal incontinence respond to biofeedback therapy. ...Vaginal or anal insert devic …
Less physical activity or dietary fiber intake and postmenopausal hormonal therapy are risk factors for fecal incontinence in …
Fecal Incontinence in Adults: New Therapies.
Blackett JW, Bharucha AE. Blackett JW, et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2025 Mar 13;120(9):2027-2041. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000003413. Am J Gastroenterol. 2025. PMID: 40079456 Review.
Fecal incontinence (FI) is the involuntary and recurrent loss of stool. FI significantly affects both physical and social well-being, while imposing a substantial economic burden. ...Transanal irrigation may be considered for patients with neurogenic bowel and fe …
Fecal incontinence (FI) is the involuntary and recurrent loss of stool. FI significantly affects both physical and social well …
Global Prevalence of Fecal Incontinence in Community-Dwelling Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Mack I, Hahn H, Gödel C, Enck P, Bharucha AE. Mack I, et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024 Apr;22(4):712-731.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2023.09.004. Epub 2023 Sep 19. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024. PMID: 37734583 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Fecal incontinence (FI) can considerably impair quality of life. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis, we sought to determine the global prevalence and geographic distribution of FI and to characterize its relationship with sex and ag …
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Fecal incontinence (FI) can considerably impair quality of life. Through a systematic review and meta-a …
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