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Fecal Incontinence
Author(s) -
SMITH ROGER G.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1983.tb04156.x
Subject(s) - medicine , fecal incontinence , feces , dementia , disease , gastroenterology , paleontology , biology
Fecal incontinence is frequently seen in elderly patients, particularly in association with dementia. It can result from underlying disease, fecal stasis, or neurologic disorders, some of which are reversible. With proper care and treatment, it is possible to reduce the prevalence of fecal incontinence in elderly patients.