Faecal Incontinence - Related Resources

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There are not enough data to assess the effectiveness of different surgical methods for repair of total rectal prolapse in adults Surgery for Total Rectal Prolapse in Adults.
Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) seems to improve continence in selected people with faecal incontinence, but the evidence is insufficient Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Faecal Incontinence in Adults.
For urine incontinence, diapers may be the most cost-effective disposable design for men both day and night. For women disposable pull-ups may be better than the other designs (except for those living in nursing homes when used at night), but they are more expensive. There is insufficient data to make any recommendations for people with faecal incontinence Absorbent Products for Moderate-Heavy Urinary and/or Faecal Incontinence in Women and Men.

Wald A. Clinical practice. Fecal incontinence in adults. N Engl J Med 2007 Apr 19;356(16):1648-55. [PubMed]

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