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Cross-sectional imaging of the anal sphincter in fecal incontinence.

Dobben AC, Felt-Bersma RJ, ten Kate FJ, Stoker J

Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center, G1-228, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ac.bruijne@igz.nl

OBJECTIVE: Fecal incontinence is a disabling disorder. Cross-sectional imaging techniques can be used to confirm the diagnosis and to clarify the anatomy and function of the anorectal region. CONCLUSION: Cross-sectional imaging has increased the understanding of the sphincter complex, resulting in a more adequate evaluation of fecal incontinence.

Published 21 February 2008 in AJR Am J Roentgenol, 190(3): 671-82.
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