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Investigations

Authoring team

  • plain abdominal radiography to detect proximal faecal loading
  • assessment of the tone of the anal sphincter is up to the proctologist; also neurological control over rectum and anus
  • if an anal sphincter problem is suspected, anal manometry and endoanal ultrasound are recommended

 

Reference:

  1. Bordeianou LG, ​Thorsen AJ, Keller DS, et al. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons clinical practice guidelines for the management of faecal incontinence. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. 2023 May;66(5):647-61.

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