Triple Target Treatment (3T) Is More Effective Than Biofeedback Alone for Anal Incontinence: The 3T-AI Study

201080 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Thilo Schwandner · University of Giessen

Inke R. König · University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein

Tankred Heimerl · University of Giessen

Walter Kierer · Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Michael Roblick · University of Giessen

Ralf Bouchard · University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein

Thorsten Unglaube

Abstract

The combination of amplitude-modulated medium-frequency electrostimulation with EMG-biofeedback in the triple target regimen is superior to EMG-biofeedback alone in the treatment of anal incontinence. Therapy programs for fecal incontinence are most effective if patients participate for longer than 2 to 3 months.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Gastrointestinal motility and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 53, Issue 7, pp. 1007-1016

DOI: 10.1007/dcr.0b013e3181db7738

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