New-Onset Fecal Incontinence After Stroke

New-onset fecal incontinence after stroke: risk factor or consequence of poor outcomes after rehabilitation?

Risk Factor or Consequence of Poor Outcomes After Rehabilitation? To the Editor: We have read with interest the study written by Harari et al1 regarding the evolution of patients suffering from new-onset fecal incontinence after stroke. These authors observe the long-term fluctuating nature of such condition, the negative impact on mortality and institutionalization, as well as its narrow relat...

New-onset fecal incontinence after stroke: prevalence, natural history, risk factors, and impact.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Fecal incontinence (FI) is a common complication after stroke, yet epidemiological research into this distressing condition is limited. The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence, natural history, associations, and impact of new-onset FI after stroke. METHODS Stroke patients in the community-based South London Stroke Register (January 1995 to 2000) without...

New-onset Constipation After Stroke: Caspian Nursing Process Projects

Introduction: The impacts of new-onset constipation outcomes in stroke clients have remained unclear. It seems helpful to update the structure planning with nursing-led intervention.  Objective: The current study aimed to present a protocol and methods of Caspian Nursing Process Projects in new-onset constipation by nursing-led intervention considering the experts’ point of view. Materials an...

New hope for persons with fecal incontinence.

Fecal incontinence

Pelviperineology 2012; 31: 62-64 http://www.pelviperineology.org The fifth section of the book “Pelvic floor disordersImaging and Multidisciplinary Approach to Management” entitled “Fecal Incontinence” consists of twelve chapters divided into two subsections describing diagnostic modalities and management for this disorder. In the first chapter “Three-dimensional Endoluminal Ultrasonography” G....