Patient and surgeon ranking of the severity of symptoms associated with fecal incontinence

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Authors

Todd Rockwood

James M. Church

James W. Fleshman · Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates

Robert L Kane

Constantinos Mavrantonis

Alan G. Thorson · Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates

Steven D. Wexner · Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates

Donna Z. Bliss

Ann C. Lowry

Abstract

Evaluation of the Fecal Incontinence Severity Index indicates that the index is a tool that can be used to assess severity of fecal incontinence. Overall, patient and surgeon ratings of severity are similar, with minor differences associated with the accidental loss of solid stool.

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Pelvic floor disorders treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Diverticular Disease and Complications

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Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 42, Issue 12, pp. 1525-1531

DOI: 10.1007/bf02236199

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Patient and surgeon ranking of the severity of symptoms associated with fecal incontinence

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