Functional disorders of the anus and rectum. (1st September 1999)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whitehead, W E; Wald, A; Diamant, N E; Enck, P; Pemberton, J H; Rao, S S C
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 45(1999)Supplement 2
• Page Start: II55
• Page End: II59
• Publication Date: 1999-09-01
• Subjects: fecal incontinence -- pelvic floor dyssynergia -- anismus -- proctalgia fugax -- levator ani syndrome -- constipation -- Rome II; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.45.2008.ii55
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : In this report the functional anorectal disorders, the etiology of which is currently unknown or related to the abnormal functioning of normally innervated and structurally intact muscles, are discussed. These disorders include functional fecal incontinence, functional anorectal pain, including levator ani syndrome and proctalgia fugax, and pelvic floor dyssynergia. The epidemiology of each disorder is defined and discussed, their pathophysiology is summarized and diagnostic approaches and treatment are suggested. Some suggestions for the direction of future research on these disorders are also given.