TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1995//
TI  - Unwanted anal penetration as a physical cause of faecal incontinence
JO  - European journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
A1  - Engel, A. F.
A1  - Kamm, M. A.
A1  - Bartram, C. I.
SP  - 65
EP  - 67
VL  - 7
IS  - 1
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To investigate sexual abuse as a cause of faecal incontinence. PATIENTS: Seven patients (two men and five women) with a history of sexual abuse, including anal penetration, and faecal incontinence. METHODS: Anorectal physiological techniques and anal endosonography were used for patient assessment. RESULTS: All seven patients had evidence of internal sphincter disruption and three had additional external anal sphincter dysfunction. CONCLUSION: Unwanted anal penetration can cause permanent structural anal sphincter damage.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0954-691X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -