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

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum · 1999 · Vol. 42(12) · pp. 1525–1531

Todd Rockwood✉James M. ChurchJames W. Fleshman(Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates)Robert L KaneConstantinos MavrantonisAlan G. Thorson(Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates)Steven D. Wexner(Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates)Donna Z. BlissAnn C. Lowry

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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.

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Diverticular Disease and ComplicationsFecal incontinenceMedicineFecesColorectal surgerySeverity of illnessInternal medicineRating scalePopulationSurgeryAbdominal surgery

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Adaptation, PsychologicalAttitude of Health PersonnelAttitude to HealthColorectal SurgeryEmotionsEvaluation Studies as TopicFecal IncontinenceFecesFlatulenceHumansLife StyleMucusQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness Index

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