Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: RESULTS: The Wexner continence score improved significantly at three months (P= 0.016) after the injectable PTQ implant and continued to improve significantly for up to 12 months (P = 0.016). The global quality of life scores (Visual Analog Scale) showed similar improvement (P = 0.016 at 3 months; P = 0.016 at 12 months). Three domains (life style, coping behavior, and depression/self-perception) of Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale were significantly improved. The manometric studies showed significant improvement in maximum resting anal canal pressures (P= 0.016) after the injectable PTQ implant. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Miranda K Y Chan, Joe J Tjandra |
Journal | Diseases of the colon and rectum
(Dis Colon Rectum)
Vol. 49
Issue 4
Pg. 433-9
(Apr 2006)
ISSN: 0012-3706 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16482420
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Biocompatible Materials
- Bioplastique
- Polymers
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Biocompatible Materials
(administration & dosage)
- Fecal Incontinence
(diagnostic imaging, etiology, therapy)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Hemorrhoids
(surgery)
- Humans
- Injections, Intralesional
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Polymers
(administration & dosage)
- Postoperative Complications
- Prospective Studies
- Treatment Outcome
- Ultrasonography
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