[Fecal incontinence: therapy of congenital sphincter dysplasia in adulthood--a case report]

Praxis (Bern 1994). 2001 Aug 30;90(35):1471-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The dynamic graciloplasty has gained acceptance in the therapy of intractable fecal incontinence. With a success-rate of 60 to 80%, the dynamic graciloplasty is a good alternative towards a permanent colostomy for individual cases. Furthermore, adults suffering from congenital anal atresia may be well treated by this therapy as described in this case. Following surgery, an accurate follow-up is inevitable in these patients, including training of neosphincter control. After 8 to 12 weeks the training-process of the neosphincter-control should be finished. At this point of time the patient will have obtained defecation-control and should be able to execute voluntary defecations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anus, Imperforate / diagnosis
  • Anus, Imperforate / surgery*
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy
  • Fecal Incontinence / congenital*
  • Fecal Incontinence / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal / transplantation
  • Postoperative Care
  • Rectal Prolapse / congenital
  • Rectal Prolapse / surgery