[Conservative therapy and minimal invasive surgery for treating faecal incontinence]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2011 Apr 4;173(14):1056-8.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Faecal incontinence should primarily be managed in a conservative way, and if this is not sufficient different options for minimally invasive surgery should be considered. Dietary regimens, fibers, constipating agents, enemas, biofeedback and colonic irrigation may be tried as first-line therapy. Posterior tibial nerve stimulation and injections of bulging agents can be offered, but the evidence is still not convincing. Sacral nerve stimulation is a well documented treatment for faecal incontinence. Magnetic anal sphincter implantation should be considered only in highly selected patients.

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal / surgery
  • Appendix / surgery
  • Biofeedback, Psychology
  • Dietary Fiber / administration & dosage
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods
  • Fecal Incontinence / diet therapy
  • Fecal Incontinence / surgery
  • Fecal Incontinence / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Field Therapy / methods
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Sacrum / injuries
  • Tibial Nerve / physiopathology
  • Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / methods