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Impaired continence

MedGen UID:
1375980
•Concept ID:
C4476943
•
Finding
HPO: HP:0031064

Definition

Partial or total incontinence of bowel or bladder. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVImpaired continence

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic bladder secondary to aortic dissection: A 8-year retrospective study at a single center.
Zhou Z, Gao Y, Li X, Wang X, Liao L
Neurourol Urodyn 2022 Nov;41(8):1844-1852. Epub 2022 Aug 24 doi: 10.1002/nau.25033. PMID: 36000463
Using autologous platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of complex fistulas.
Moreno-Serrano A, García-Díaz JJ, Ferrer-Márquez M, Alarcón-Rodríguez R, Álvarez-García A, Reina-Duarte Á
Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2016 Mar;108(3):123-8. doi: 10.17235/reed.2016.3946/2015. PMID: 26856400
Fistulotomy with end-to-end primary sphincteroplasty for anal fistula: results from a prospective study.
Ratto C, Litta F, Parello A, Zaccone G, Donisi L, De Simone V
Dis Colon Rectum 2013 Feb;56(2):226-33. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0b013e31827aab72. PMID: 23303152

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

The phenotype of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus-a single center study of 429 patients.
Agerskov S, Hellström P, Andrén K, Kollén L, Wikkelsö C, Tullberg M
J Neurol Sci 2018 Aug 15;391:54-60. Epub 2018 May 30 doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2018.05.022. PMID: 30103972
Internal Delorme's Procedure for Treating ODS Associated With Impaired Anal Continence.
Liu W, Sturiale A, Fabiani B, Giani I, Menconi C, Naldini G
Surg Innov 2017 Dec;24(6):566-573. Epub 2017 Aug 4 doi: 10.1177/1553350617723771. PMID: 28778136
Using autologous platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of complex fistulas.
Moreno-Serrano A, García-Díaz JJ, Ferrer-Márquez M, Alarcón-Rodríguez R, Álvarez-García A, Reina-Duarte Á
Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2016 Mar;108(3):123-8. doi: 10.17235/reed.2016.3946/2015. PMID: 26856400
Transanal minimally invasive surgery: initial experience and short-term functional results.
Schiphorst AH, Langenhoff BS, Maring J, Pronk A, Zimmerman DD
Dis Colon Rectum 2014 Aug;57(8):927-32. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000000170. PMID: 25003287
Voiding dysfunction in the orthotopic neobladder.
Steers WD
World J Urol 2000 Oct;18(5):330-7. doi: 10.1007/s003450000146. PMID: 11131310

Diagnosis

The phenotype of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus-a single center study of 429 patients.
Agerskov S, Hellström P, Andrén K, Kollén L, Wikkelsö C, Tullberg M
J Neurol Sci 2018 Aug 15;391:54-60. Epub 2018 May 30 doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2018.05.022. PMID: 30103972
Intraurethral Erbium:YAG laser for the management of urinary symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause: A pilot study.
Gaspar A, Maestri S, Silva J, Brandi H, Luque D, Koron N, Vižintin Z
Lasers Surg Med 2018 Oct;50(8):802-807. Epub 2018 Apr 18 doi: 10.1002/lsm.22826. PMID: 29667744Free PMC Article
Internal Delorme's Procedure for Treating ODS Associated With Impaired Anal Continence.
Liu W, Sturiale A, Fabiani B, Giani I, Menconi C, Naldini G
Surg Innov 2017 Dec;24(6):566-573. Epub 2017 Aug 4 doi: 10.1177/1553350617723771. PMID: 28778136
Anal neoplasms.
Moore HG, Guillem JG
Surg Clin North Am 2002 Dec;82(6):1233-51. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(02)00057-9. PMID: 12516851
Functional results after transanal endoscopic microsurgery.
Kreis ME, Jehle EC, Haug V, Manncke K, Buess GF, Becker HD, Starlinger MJ
Dis Colon Rectum 1996 Oct;39(10):1116-21. doi: 10.1007/BF02081411. PMID: 8831526

Therapy

Long-term results after stapled hemorrhoidopexy: a survey study with mean follow-up of 12 years.
Sturiale A, Fabiani B, Menconi C, Cafaro D, Fusco F, Bellio G, Schiano di Visconte M, Naldini G
Tech Coloproctol 2018 Sep;22(9):689-696. Epub 2018 Oct 4 doi: 10.1007/s10151-018-1860-8. PMID: 30288629
Intraurethral Erbium:YAG laser for the management of urinary symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause: A pilot study.
Gaspar A, Maestri S, Silva J, Brandi H, Luque D, Koron N, Vižintin Z
Lasers Surg Med 2018 Oct;50(8):802-807. Epub 2018 Apr 18 doi: 10.1002/lsm.22826. PMID: 29667744Free PMC Article
Intersphincteric approach for rectourethral fistulas following radical prostatectomy.
Amato A, Pellino G, Secondo P, Selvaggi F
Tech Coloproctol 2015 Nov;19(11):699-703. Epub 2015 Jul 24 doi: 10.1007/s10151-015-1346-x. PMID: 26206163
Anal fistulotomy between Skylla and Charybdis.
Westerterp M, Volkers NA, Poolman RW, van Tets WF
Colorectal Dis 2003 Nov;5(6):549-51. doi: 10.1046/j.1463-1318.2003.00459.x. PMID: 14617238
Voiding dysfunction in the orthotopic neobladder.
Steers WD
World J Urol 2000 Oct;18(5):330-7. doi: 10.1007/s003450000146. PMID: 11131310

Prognosis

The phenotype of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus-a single center study of 429 patients.
Agerskov S, Hellström P, Andrén K, Kollén L, Wikkelsö C, Tullberg M
J Neurol Sci 2018 Aug 15;391:54-60. Epub 2018 May 30 doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2018.05.022. PMID: 30103972
Fistulotomy with end-to-end primary sphincteroplasty for anal fistula: results from a prospective study.
Ratto C, Litta F, Parello A, Zaccone G, Donisi L, De Simone V
Dis Colon Rectum 2013 Feb;56(2):226-33. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0b013e31827aab72. PMID: 23303152
Long-term results of stapled haemorrhoidopexy in a prospective single centre study of 153 patients with 1-6 years' follow-up.
Gerjy R, Derwinger K, Lindhoff-Larson A, Nyström PO
Colorectal Dis 2012 Apr;14(4):490-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2011.02872.x. PMID: 22053787
Changes in anorectal morphologic and functional parameters after fistula-in-ano surgery.
Roig JV, Jordán J, García-Armengol J, Esclapez P, Solana A
Dis Colon Rectum 2009 Aug;52(8):1462-9. doi: 10.1007/DCR.0b013e3181a80e24. PMID: 19617761
Anal neoplasms.
Moore HG, Guillem JG
Surg Clin North Am 2002 Dec;82(6):1233-51. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(02)00057-9. PMID: 12516851

Clinical prediction guides

Factors associated with healing, reoperation and continence disturbance in patients following surgery for fistula-in-ano.
Ng KS, Kwok AMF, Young CJ
Colorectal Dis 2020 Dec;22(12):2204-2213. Epub 2020 Oct 6 doi: 10.1111/codi.15372. PMID: 32947650
The phenotype of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus-a single center study of 429 patients.
Agerskov S, Hellström P, Andrén K, Kollén L, Wikkelsö C, Tullberg M
J Neurol Sci 2018 Aug 15;391:54-60. Epub 2018 May 30 doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2018.05.022. PMID: 30103972
Internal Delorme's Procedure for Treating ODS Associated With Impaired Anal Continence.
Liu W, Sturiale A, Fabiani B, Giani I, Menconi C, Naldini G
Surg Innov 2017 Dec;24(6):566-573. Epub 2017 Aug 4 doi: 10.1177/1553350617723771. PMID: 28778136
Using autologous platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of complex fistulas.
Moreno-Serrano A, García-Díaz JJ, Ferrer-Márquez M, Alarcón-Rodríguez R, Álvarez-García A, Reina-Duarte Á
Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2016 Mar;108(3):123-8. doi: 10.17235/reed.2016.3946/2015. PMID: 26856400
Transanal minimally invasive surgery: initial experience and short-term functional results.
Schiphorst AH, Langenhoff BS, Maring J, Pronk A, Zimmerman DD
Dis Colon Rectum 2014 Aug;57(8):927-32. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000000170. PMID: 25003287

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