Computerised biofeedback achieving continence in high anal atresia.

Computerised biofeedback achieving continence in high anal atresia.

Computerised biofeedback has been used to attempt to improve continence in three boys with high anal atresia. The results obtained so far have been extremely encouraging. Over a period of six months progressive improvement has taken place and been maintained in each child.

Force in the anal canal and anal continence.

Anal Atresia in a Foal

Clinical Case A newborn male Welsh pony foal, born without an anal opening, was admitted for treatment (Figures 1 and 2). On presentation, the foal displayed signs of mild abdominal discomfort indicated by intermittent uneasiness, looking at the abdomen, and stretching into a “sawhorse” stance. The foal was observed to urinate normally. Pulse, mucous membrane color, and capillary refill time we...

Ileal pouch anal anastomosis: an overview of surgery, recovery, and achieving postsurgical continence .

Ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) is a two- or three-stage surgical procedure performed to treat patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Following ileostomy closure and anastomosis, patient goals of care typically include obtaining continence and preventing complications. Nursing interventions to achieve these goals may include developing...

Influence of perineal prostatectomy on anal continence

OBJECTIVE Perineal prostatectomy has been proposed as a less invasive and safe procedure, but the risk of anal incontinence has been studied. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of perineal access on anal continence mechanisms after perineal prostatectomy. METHODS From August 2008 to May 2009, twenty three patients underwent perineal prostatectomy. These patients were evaluated before su...