Fecal incontinence—a review
2008
Fecal incontinence (FI) is defined as the involuntary passage of fecal material through the anal canal. True incontinence must be differentiated from pseudo incontinence. FI is predominately a disease of the elderly or of institutional patients. Fecal incontinence in the nursing home population has been estimated at 47%. We provide a guide to appropriate clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment of FI.
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