Ni. Alstrup et al., EFFECT OF RECTAL DILATION IN FECAL INCONTINENCE WITH LOW RECTAL COMPLIANCE - REPORT OF A CASE, Diseases of the colon & rectum, 38(9), 1995, pp. 988-989
PURPOSE: This study was undertaken to determine the effect of rectal d
ilation in a patient with urge-type fecal incontinence and frequent bo
wel movements associated with low rectal compliance and capacity. METH
OD: Daily rectal balloon dilation was performed for a period of four w
eeks. RESULTS: The patient regained complete fecal continence with one
to two daily bowel movements. Rectal compliance, capacity, and cross-
sectional area increased by 37 to 136 percent. Nine months later the p
atient was still without symptoms. CONCLUSION: Rectal balloon dilation
may be a therapeutic alternative in selected patients.