Fecal Incontinence Diagnosis and Treatment /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Ratto, Carlo (Editor), Doglietto, Giovanni B. (Editor), Lowry, Ann C. (Editor), Påhlman, Lars (Editor), Romano, Giovanni (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Milano : Springer Milan, 2007.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Radiology.; Gastroenterology.; Pathology.; Rectum > Surgery.; Medical research.; Quality of life.; Medicine & Public Health.; Colorectal Surgery.; Imaging / Radiology.; Ultrasound.; Quality of Life Research.

Fecal incontinence is a frequent, distressing condition that has a devastating impact on patients’ lives. However, patients are typically embarrassed and reluctant to acknowledge this disability, so they relinquish the possibility of being cured and remain socially isolated. Since fecal incontinence...