Anal Continence Following Soave Procedure

Force in the anal canal and anal continence.

Influence of perineal prostatectomy on anal continence

OBJECTIVE Perineal prostatectomy has been proposed as a less invasive and safe procedure, but the risk of anal incontinence has been studied. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of perineal access on anal continence mechanisms after perineal prostatectomy. METHODS From August 2008 to May 2009, twenty three patients underwent perineal prostatectomy. These patients were evaluated before su...

Computerised biofeedback achieving continence in high anal atresia.

Computerised biofeedback has been used to attempt to improve continence in three boys with high anal atresia. The results obtained so far have been extremely encouraging. Over a period of six months progressive improvement has taken place and been maintained in each child.

Comparison of Transanal One-stage Soave Procedure to Modified Duhamel Procedure in Hirschsprung’s Disease

Purpose: Transanal one-stage Soave (TOS) procedure is the most recently reported procedure for Hirschsprung’s disease. This study was performed to compare the surgical outcomes of TOS with those of modified Duhamel procedure. Methods: The study populations were 17 consecutive patients who underwent TOS procedure between March, 2003 and February, 2008 (TOS group) and 19 consecutive patients who ...

Maintenance of anal continence: a review of pelvic floor physiology.