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Research Paper | Surgery | Volume 10 Issue 6, June 2021 | Pages: 499 - 502 | India
Relation between Perineal Length and Anal Incontinence in Multiparous Women
Abstract: Fecal incontinence (FI) affects activities of daily life and has been recognized as a distressing disorder. The prevalence of FI in the adult population ranges from 2 to 24%, depending upon the definition of FI used. There is no consensus on methods of classifying the symptoms and causes of FI Classification by symptom is commonly used, for example, involuntary but recognized passage of flatus, liquid or solid stool or unrecognized anal leakage. Delivery is considered the most important risk factor for FI in adult women with reported prevalence rates of 10?27% for incontinence of feces and 18?25% for flatus, at six weeks postpartum. At six months postpartum, the prevalence rates are 8?17% and 18?27%, respectively, depending on mode of delivery and perineal injury. The functional role of the perineal length has been neglected in clinical practice. Perineal length is ?distance from the posterior fourchette to the centre of the anal orifice?. A short perineal length (
Keywords: Perineal Length, Anal Incontinence, Anal Incontinence
How to Cite?: Dr Vikas Shukla, Dr M Ketkar, Dr Nikhilkumar Bijjaragi, "Relation between Perineal Length and Anal Incontinence in Multiparous Women", Volume 10 Issue 6, June 2021, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 499-502, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR21530164350, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR21530164350