Fecal incontinence in older patients. A narrative review. / Incontinencia fecal en el paciente anciano. Revisión de conjunto.
Cir Esp (Engl Ed)
; 96(3): 131-137, 2018 Mar.
Article
em En, Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29467081
ABSTRACT
Fecal incontinence is one of the leading causes for the institutionalization of people in the last decades of life, associated with a great psychosocial and economic burden. The literature is scarce in this population group, due to the absence of universally accepted criteria to define "elderly patients" and difficulties in detection and diagnostic. The aim of this article was to conduct a narrative review of the main aspects related to fecal incontinence in older patients, providing management support. Toileting assistance, dietary change, controlling stool consistency and medical treatment can be used to treat these patients. Nevertheless, other therapies, such as biofeedback, neuromodulation or surgical treatment, can be considered in selected patients.
Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Incontinência Fecal
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
/
Humans
Idioma:
En
/
Es
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article