Is the extent of obstetric anal sphincter injury correlated with the severity of fecal incontinence in the long term?

ConclusionsIn our study, no significant correlation was observed between the extent of the anal sphincter defect and the severity of FI. Menopause was the only identified and independent risk factor for FI. These data confirm that, in the long-term, FI is often multifactorial.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research