Effect of biofeedback therapy on anorectal functions of patients with fecal incontinence

Fecal incontinence is a common health care problem affecting 1–7% of the population. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of biofeedback therapy in patients with passive anal incontinence. Patients and methods: 8 patients (1 male, 7 females, median age: 54yrs, range: 21–72yrs) were recruited into the biofeedback program. Colonoscopy and defecography were performed to close out structural and functional abnormality of the rectosigmoideal region. Structural sphincter damage and perineal body disruption were closed out by anal utrasonography. Patients with perception abnormality were not eligible for…