The anal sphincter in idiopathic megarectum
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum1996Vol. 39(4), pp. 435–439
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Abstract
Manual disimpaction under general anesthetic appears to be associated with iatrogenic structural injury to the anal sphincters. In some patients, this may contribute to sphincter weakness. This damage may contribute to the incontinence experienced by patients with a dilated rectum.
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