Langzeitergebnisse der posterioren Raffung nach Parks Eine elektromyographische, manometrische und radiologische studie bei 31 patienten
✍ Scribed by S. Athanasiadis; M. Sanchez; A. Kuprian
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1995
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 923 KB
- Volume
- 380
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1435-2451
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✦ Synopsis
Long term results of postanal repair (Parks). An electromyographical, manometric and radiological study in 31 patients
Abstract This study was carried out to document the long-term results of postanal repair for idiopathic faecal incontinence. Thirty-one patients (mean age 65.6 years) were followed up for 2-7.5 years (median 4.2 years). Continence was improved in 16 (52%) patients, only 2 (6%) of whom regained normal continence. No significant change in resting anal pressure, maximum squeeze pressure, pelvic descent or anorectal angle was seen postoperatively. The electromyographical signs, e.g. duration and amplitude of action potentials, average amplitude, and integrals of the curves did not change significantly after the operation. The mean right pudendal nerve terminal motor latency (PNTML) increased from 2.38 ms before to 2.59 ms after surgery (P>0.05). No significant change in the continence and defaecation index was seen postoperatively.