©The Author(s) 2017.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2017; 23(1): 11-24
Published online Jan 7, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i1.11
Published online Jan 7, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i1.11
Table 4 Surgical strategies
| Goal | Options |
| Correction of morphological deformities | Prolapse |
| Cloaca | |
| Keyhole deformity | |
| Perirectal fistula | |
| Rectovaginal fistula | |
| Tumor | |
| Sphincter repair | Overlapping sphincteroplasty |
| Enhancement of impaired sphincter function | Sacral nerve stimulation |
| Radiofrequency energy administration (SECCA™) | |
| Injection of bulking agents (NASHA/DX, beads etc.) | |
| Sphincter replacement/support | Artificial bowel sphincter |
| Implantation of magnetic anal sphincter (Fenix™) | |
| Graciloplasty | |
| Implantation of Thiersch | |
| Implantation of pelvic sling system | |
| Diversion | Colostomy |
| Reduction of fecal load | Malone antegrade continence enema |
- Citation: Saldana Ruiz N, Kaiser AM. Fecal incontinence - Challenges and solutions. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(1): 11-24
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i1/11.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i1.11