Relationship between anal functional lumen imaging probe (EndoFLIP®) results and the clinical presentation of faecal incontinence.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Faecal incontinence (FI) subtypes (urge, passive, mixed) are linked to the physiopathological mechanism of FI. Previous studies have failed to demonstrate a consistent relationship between FI subtype and anal sphincter dysfunction. Our aim was to evaluate the relationship between anal sphincter function, assessed using the new EndoFLIP® technology, and FI subtype.

Method

Patients referred for FI were prospectively enrolled between October 2015 and May 2021 in a registry, and data were retrospectively examined. Each patient underwent a clinical assessment as well as three-dimensional high-resolution or water-perfused anorectal manometry, anal EndoFLIP®, and anorectal electrophysiological and endoanal ultrasound tests. The results of the investigations were compared across

SUBMITTER: Desprez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9795963 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature