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Definitions
- Although the term anal incontinence is more appropriate to use as it describes involuntary loss of flatus, liquid, or solid stool; fecal incontinence is the synonymous term more commonly used in clinical practice
- Prevalence of some degree of fecal incontinence in general population is ~ 2%, rising to 7% in elderly
- Although the term anal incontinence is more appropriate to use as it describes involuntary loss of flatus, liquid, or solid stool; fecal incontinence is the synonymous term more commonly used in clinical practice
Etiology of Fecal Incontinence
Obstetrical Trauma
Surgical Procedures Damaging Anal Sphincter
Neurological Damage
Idiopathic
Traumatic Rupture
Congenital Anorectal Anomalies
Other Abnormalities of Gastrointestinal Tract
Imaging Findings in Fecal Incontinence
Defecographic Findings
Anal Sphincter Defects and Scar Tissue
Atrophy of Anal Sphincter
Important Pitfalls
Choice of Imaging Technique
Phased-Array vs. Endoanal MR
Endoanal MR vs. Endoanal US
Selected References
- Bitti GT et al: Pelvic floor failure: MR imaging evaluation of anatomic and functional abnormalities. Radiographics. 34(2):429-48, 2014
- García Del Salto L et al: MR imaging-based assessment of the female pelvic floor. Radiographics. 34(5):1417-39, 2014
- Malouf AJ et al: Prospective assessment of accuracy of endoanal MR imaging and endosonography in patients with fecal incontinence. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 175(3):741-5, 2000
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Terminology
Definitions
- Although the term anal incontinence is more appropriate to use as it describes involuntary loss of flatus, liquid, or solid stool; fecal incontinence is the synonymous term more commonly used in clinical practice
- Prevalence of some degree of fecal incontinence in general population is ~ 2%, rising to 7% in elderly
- Although the term anal incontinence is more appropriate to use as it describes involuntary loss of flatus, liquid, or solid stool; fecal incontinence is the synonymous term more commonly used in clinical practice
Etiology of Fecal Incontinence
Obstetrical Trauma
Surgical Procedures Damaging Anal Sphincter
Neurological Damage
Idiopathic
Traumatic Rupture
Congenital Anorectal Anomalies
Other Abnormalities of Gastrointestinal Tract
Imaging Findings in Fecal Incontinence
Defecographic Findings
Anal Sphincter Defects and Scar Tissue
Atrophy of Anal Sphincter
Important Pitfalls
Choice of Imaging Technique
Phased-Array vs. Endoanal MR
Endoanal MR vs. Endoanal US
Selected References
- Bitti GT et al: Pelvic floor failure: MR imaging evaluation of anatomic and functional abnormalities. Radiographics. 34(2):429-48, 2014
- García Del Salto L et al: MR imaging-based assessment of the female pelvic floor. Radiographics. 34(5):1417-39, 2014
- Malouf AJ et al: Prospective assessment of accuracy of endoanal MR imaging and endosonography in patients with fecal incontinence. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 175(3):741-5, 2000
