Innovations in the Treatment of Faecal Incontinence

The medical condition of faecal incontinence is characterised by two predominant factors: its surprisingly high prevalence and the reluctance of patients to seek treatment or discuss the condition with their physician despite severe limitations in their lifestyle. Community studies using postal or telephone surveys report prevalence rates of 1.4%–4.4% [1–3]. Even higher rates are associated with factors such as age, parity, chronic medical conditions, anorectal surgical procedures, and acute medical