Current Topics in Faecal Incontinence

Current Topics in Faecal Incontinence
Author: John Camilleri-Brennan
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2020-04-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1789843251

Faecal incontinence is a highly prevalent condition that continues to have an impact on the activities of daily living of both men and women worldwide. This book, Current Topics in Faecal Incontinence, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of some specialist areas in the diagnosis and management of this condition. The topics that are discussed include the evaluation of faecal incontinence, quality of life, faecal incontinence in autoimmune disease and in obstructive defaecation, anal implants, and biosphincters. This book is an invaluable resource for physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals who seek to expand and refresh their knowledge in this field, as well as a source of excellent information for those preparing for professional examinations.

Urinary & Fecal Incontinence

Urinary & Fecal Incontinence
Author: Dorothy B. Doughty
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2005-12-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323113575

Completely updated to reflect current practice, the 3rd edition of this comprehensive resource provides a multi-disciplinary, in-depth review of the physiology of continence, the pathologic mechanisms producing incontinence, and current treatment options for the various types of incontinence. Assessment, behavioral therapies, and multidisciplinary care are emphasized as key elements in the treatment and management of incontinence. In addition to the life-span content discussed throughout the book, an entire chapter is devoted to bowel and bladder management in children. - Authored and contributed by leaders in the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). - Provides an in-depth review of the physiology of continence, the pathologic mechanisms producing incontinence, and current treatment options to facilitate optimal assessment and care. - Features detailed assessment guidelines to help clinicians accurately identify causative and contributing factors, and implement of a comprehensive management plan. - Discusses urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence in separate sections to address the special considerations for each in an organized, focused, easy-to-use format. - Features individual, complete chapters for each of the following types of incontinence: stress, functional, reflex (neurogenic bladder), and overactive bladder (urge incontinence). - Devotes separate chapters to Pathology & Management of Postprostatectomy Incontinence and Bowel and Bladder Management in Children to ensure comprehensive coverage of these topics. - Offers life-span content to help clinicians provide appropriate care for patients in every stage of life. - Includes self-assessment questions with answers and rationales for review and self-testing. - Integrates multidisciplinary care throughout to highlight its importance in successful treatment. - Features a new chapter on Pathology & Management of Postprostatectomy Incontinence that provides detailed information on this increasingly important aspect of incontinence. - Includes content on the impact of spinal cord injury on bladder and bowel function.

Management of Fecal Incontinence

Management of Fecal Incontinence
Author: Massimo Mongardini
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2016-09-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319322265

This book presents state of the art knowledge regarding the pathophysiology and diagnosis of fecal incontinence and describes and illustrates all relevant treatment techniques. In addition to the approaches that have been the mainstay of treatment of fecal incontinence to date, it covers recent innovations and emerging options, including neurostimulation, pioneering techniques exploiting the potential of stem cells, biofeedback training, reconstructive surgery, and advances in biomedical engineering applicable to replacement surgery. Fecal incontinence is a common, socially debilitating disorder of multifactorial etiology that poses many management challenges. This book will assist all relevant medical specialists, including surgeons, neurologists, gastroenterologists, urogynecologists, and other clinicians, in achieving correct and timely diagnosis and delivering effective therapy that reflects the ongoing revolution in treatment.

Fecal & Urinary Diversions

Fecal & Urinary Diversions
Author: Janice C. Colwell
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2004-05-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323113583

Dedicated to ostomies and continent diversions, this comprehensive reference book features information on the history of enterostomal therapy, anatomy and physiology of diseases that necessitate intestinal or urinary diversions, pouching system management principles, ostomy related complications, care of the cancer patient as well as the patient with chronic disease, and current trends and issues affecting the person with an ostomy. Current topics covered include intestinal diversions requiring temporary diversions, medical and surgical treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, colo-rectal cancers advances and ischemic intestinal disease. Fecal and Urinary Diversions: Management Principles is a valuable resource to students, nurses, physicians, surgeons, and individuals who care for a person with an ostomy without the benefit of a Certified Ostomy (ET) Nurse. - Covers lifespan considerations to address the special needs of patients of all ages. - Includes an 8-page color insert with 25 full-color photos illustrating ostomy-related complications to help nurses improve their assessment skills. - Offers a unique framework for pouch selection to help nurses choose the most effective and cost-conscious options. - Covers coping and quality-of-life issues to guide nurses in handling these important patient and professional considerations. - Features practical, step-by-step guidelines for pouching, irrigation, and other techniques. - Provides review questions and answers to help evaluate learning and prepare for certification or recertification.

Fecal Incontinence

Fecal Incontinence
Author: Carlo Ratto
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2007-06-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 8847006376

Fecal incontinence is a common and embarrassing condition with a devastating impact on patients’ lives. Since it may result from a variety of pathophysiological situations, an accurate diagnostic work-up is crucial. A range of therapies is available, but choosing the correct option is pivotal to successful management. This book reviews the latest advances in the epidemiologic, socio-economic, psychological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of fecal incontinence, helping to establish effective treatment guidelines.

Urinary and Fecal Incontinence

Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
Author: Horst-Dieter Becker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2005-08-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540274944

- This text gives a more universal approach to the subject - Reaches a wide range of physicians from different disciplines - Easily structured for hands-on diagnosis

Colorectal Physiology

Colorectal Physiology
Author: Han Kuijpers
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0429536976

First published in 1994: Colorectal Physiology reviews recent findings in fecal incontinence, which is becoming a greater concern to physicians and surgeons as our population grows older and becomes better educated. International experts in anorectal physiology and management of incontinence present their personal views and specific clinical experiences on topics such as causes, diagnostic testing, and modes of treatment. The contributors also examine theoretical and practical aspects of current opinion. This book is a useful reference for researchers, colon and rectal surgeons, physicians, and students interested in understanding and managing fecal incontinence.

Continence

Continence
Author: Gopal Badlani
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2008-12-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1846287340

This comprehensive volume covers the entire field of uncomplicated incontinence ranging from current concepts, to surgical management, to medical management. It includes a special focus on the latest diagnostic tests, new surgery including laparoscopy, and medical therapies. Additional coverage includes special topics such as prolapse, male incontinence, and costs and education. It is a state-of-the-art reference work on continence management for all urologists and gynecologists.

Colorectal Physiology

Colorectal Physiology
Author: Han C. Kuijpers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2019
Genre: HEALTH & FITNESS
ISBN: 9780429261381

First published in 1994: Colorectal Physiology reviews recent findings in fecal incontinence, which is becoming a greater concern to physicians and surgeons as our population grows older and becomes better educated. International experts in anorectal physiology and management of incontinence present their personal views and specific clinical experiences on topics such as causes, diagnostic testing, and modes of treatment. The contributors also examine theoretical and practical aspects of current opinion. This book is a useful reference for researchers, colon and rectal surgeons, physicians, and students interested in understanding and managing fecal incontinence.

Clinical and Basic Neurogastroenterology and Motility

Clinical and Basic Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Author: Satish S.C. Rao
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 662
Release: 2019-12-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128130385

Clinical and Basic Neurogastroenterology and Motility is a state-of-the-art, lucidly written, generously illustrated, landmark publication that comprehensively addresses the underlying mechanisms and management of common adult and pediatric motility disorders. These problems affect 50% of the population and include conditions such as dysphagia, achalasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gas and bloating, SIBO, constipation and fecal incontinence. The book brings together international experts and clinician scientists, epitomizing their years of wisdom into a concise yet practical text that is delivered in two distinct sections, basic and clinical. It fulfills a large unmet need, and bridges a long-awaited knowledge gap among trainees, clinicians, scientists, nurses and technicians, earnestly engaged in this field. - First of its kind text that covers both basic and clinical aspects, bridging the knowledge gap, and providing a bench to bedside approach for management of common disorders - Discusses the latest concepts and basic principles of neurogastroenterology and motility, and how the gut and brain interact in the genesis of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders - Provides an illustrated and practical text on hot topics written by leading adult and pediatric gastroenterology experts across the globe - Includes an accompanying more detailed web version of the text with free access to future podcasts