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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2013; 19(48): 9216-9230
Published online Dec 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i48.9216

Table 7 Outcomes of radiofrequency energy treatments

Ref.	Year	Patients (n)	Significant improvement in incontinence scores after treatment	Significant improvement in quality of life
Efron et al[143]	2003	50	Y	Y
Felt-Bersma et al[147]	2007	11	Y	NR
Takahashi-Monroy et al[142]	2008	19	Y	Y
Lefebure et al[144]	2008	15	Y	N
Kim et al[148]	2009	8	N	N
Ruiz et al[145]	2010	24	Y	Y
Abbas et al[146]	2012	27	Y	NR

Y: Yes; N: No; NR: Not reported.

Citation: Koughnett JAMV, Wexner SD. Current management of fecal incontinence: Choosing amongst treatment options to optimize outcomes. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(48): 9216-9230
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i48/9216.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i48.9216