Kelly Feuerhak

Fecal incontinence is associated with substantial impacts on quality of life. Prevalence estimates range from 2% to as high as 20% based on the methodology used, and is likely underreported by patients. Prior studies have demonstrated inconsistent effects of body-mass index on fecal incontinence…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS. Among healthy persons (PMID 30957382) and constipated patients (PMID 27891696), anorectal pressures measured in an empty rectum in the lateral position differ between men and women. These studies did not assess rectal evacuation…