Neurologic disorders affecting the anorectum

Citation
E. Corazziari et al., Neurologic disorders affecting the anorectum, GASTRO CLIN, 30(1), 2001, pp. 253
Citations number
53
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898553 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8553(200103)30:1<253:NDATA>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Neurologic lesions can affect the anorectum and cause rectal impaction, los s of urge to defecate, inability to trigger a defecation sequence, obstruct ive defecation, and fecal incontinence. The management of such patients dep ends on underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms. Pharmacologic treatment, di etary advice, bowel training, and rehabilitative treatment may be used alon e or in combination.