Clinical practice guidelines for fecal incontinence (ASCRS, 2023)
Guidelines for the evaluation and management of fecal incontinence have been updated since 2007 and published by the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCRS) in February 2023. diseases of the colon and rectum. Class I (Strong) recommendations are summarized below. Assessment and risk assessment A thorough medical history will be taken to determine the cause […]
Fecal incontinence: symptoms, causes, and treatment
Fecal incontinence is the involuntary passing of stool due to inability to control bowel movements. It is also often referred to as bowel incontinence or accidental leaky bowel. People who develop fecal incontinence are unable to control the passing of solid or liquid stool or mucus. This article describes the types, symptoms, causes, and treatments […]