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Current diagnosis and treatment algorithms for anal incontinence
Author(s) -
ROGERS REBECCA G.,
ABED HUSAM,
FENNER DEE E.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
bju international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 1464-4096
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2006.06307.x
Subject(s) - current (fluid) , medicine , computer science , algorithm , urology , geology , oceanography
[14]. These occult lacerations also result in AI symptoms. Caesarean delivery does not provide complete protection, because AI symptoms can occur after planned Caesarean delivery without accompanying labour [15]. Some symptoms might be due to pregnancy itself; 8–42% of women have mild AI symptoms before their first vaginal delivery during pregnancy [13,16]. Risk factors for AI in women over reproductive age include increasing age, medical comorbidities, poor health, UI and bowel-related symptoms. Table 1 provides a comprehensive list of conditions commonly associated with AI symptoms.