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Diagnosis of fecal incontinence

  • University of Iowa
Scholary Output:
Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
Chapter

Abstract

Fecal incontinence is a consequence of functional disturbances in the mechanisms that regulate continence and defecation. In this chapter, we review the functional anatomy and physiology of the anorectum, pathogenic mechanisms, and diagnostic approaches for fecal incontinence.

Publication Information

Output type

Scholary Output:
Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
Chapter

Host publication Subtitle

Diagnosis and Treatment

Original language

English (US)

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 95-105 (11 pages)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 2007

Publication status

Published - 2007

Publisher

Springer Milan

ISBN (Print)

9788847006379

Publication IDs

  • Scopus: 84890131877

Host publication title

Fecal Incontinence

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Publication metrics

Metrics

SciVal
citations
2
SciVal
Author count
2
SciVal
Paper percentile
39
Fractional count
1
Fractional count
0.50
Fractional count
1
Fractional count
0.50
Fractional count
1
Fractional count
1
Scopus
citations
4, opens in new tab

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Captures
12
Citation count
3