Evaluating the risk factors for the development of benign disorders of defaecation: a surgical perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There remains uncertainty as to which risk factors are important for the development of defaecatory problems as a result of heterogeneity of published evidence. Understanding the impact of risk factors may be important in selecting targets for disease prevention or reversal. The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate risk factors for faecal incontinence and chronic constipation.

Methods

Risk factors for chronic constipation and faecal incontinence were long-listed from scientific literature, then anonymously evaluated (by 50 predominantly colorectal surgical experts from the UK Pelvic Floor Society) using a Delphi technique. Each risk factor was rated as independent, a co-factor, or not a risk factor. Independent risk factors were rated between 1 (not importa

SUBMITTER: Chaichanavichkij P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10484816 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature