incontinence (gas and liquid stools) shortly after proctologic surgery (fistulectomy). She did not report any obstetric trauma. We performed an anal inspection and a digital rectal examination. There were no anatomical defects, but a severe hypotonic anal sphincter was encountered. Since there is a radial-scanning ultrasound endoscope with frontal vision (Pentax EG3630UR) available in our Unit,...

A review of 33 studies identifies the factors of prior stroke, older age, urinary and bowel incontinence, and visuo-spatial deficits as adverse prognostic indicators of function. No relationship is shown between sex, hemisphere of stroke, and functional outcome. Functional admission score is a strong predictor of discharge functional status, but its relationship with improvement in function is ...

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the incidence of skin injuries, risk and clinical characteristics critically ill patients. Method: a retrospective cohort study performed in intensive care center with sample 125 patients whose outcome was injury. Results: overall injury 28% (n=35), 36.3% (n=8) being dermatitis associated urinary fecal incontinence, 19.2% (n=24) pressure injury, 7.2% (n=9) tears, ...

Faecal incontinence can be a debilitating, distressing and isolatin condition that affects individuals' quality of life. This article discusses the definition, prevalence and causes of faecal incontinence, emphasises the importance of assessment and examines how this stigmatising condition affects adults. Once a differential diagnosis is made, an appropriate patient-centred treatment plan can b...

tance to infection. Ways of protecting the surrounding skin vary enormously and are largely a matter of individual preference. Some people think the regular use of soap, methylated spirit and talcum powder?although often considered completely outdated?is still the most effective preventive method. A lot of its success must be because of the massage that goes with it, carried out with a circular...