Anal endosonography in healthy subjects and patients with idiopathic fecal incontinence

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Authors

Bernd Jung · Respiratory Research Institute

Abstract

Endosonography of the anal canal clearly delineates muscular structures and may even visualize structures that have been previously incompletely defined. However, it remains to be shown that differences in certain muscular functions have a morphologic correlate that can be detected by endosonography.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Hernia repair and management Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 37, Issue 3, pp. 235-242

DOI: 10.1007/bf02048161

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