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Predictors of unsuccessful of treatment for fecal incontinence biofeedback for ...
Murad-Regadas, Sthela M.; Regadas, Francisco Sergio P.; Regadas Filho, Francisco Sergio P.; Mendonça Filho, José Jader de; Andrade Filho, Roberto S.Background – Biofeedback is an effective method of treatment for fecal incontinence but there is controversy regarding factors that may be correlated with its effectiveness. Objective – To evaluate the efficacy of biofeedback in the treatment of fecal incontinence, identifying the predictive factors for unsuccessful treatment. Methods – Consecutive female patients who had fecal incontinence and were treated wit...
Usefulness of anorectal and endovaginal 3D ultrasound in the evaluation of sphi...
Murad-Regadas, Sthela M.; Fernandes, Graziela Olivia da S.; Regadas, Francisco Sergio Pinheiro; Rodrigues, Lusmar VerasPurpose This study aims to evaluate pubovisceral muscle and anal sphincter defects in women with previous vaginal delivery and fecal incontinence and to correlate the findings with the severity of symptoms using the combined anorectal and endovaginal 3D ultrasonography with a new ultrasound scoring system. Methods Consecutive female patients with previous vaginal delivery and fecal incontinence symptoms were sc...