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- Arnbjornsson, E., et al.
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Effect of loperamide on faecal control after rectoplasty for high imperforate anus
- 1986
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In: Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica. - 0001-5482. ; 152:3, s. 215-216
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The effect of loperamide on faecal control after Stephens rectoplasty for high imperforate anus was studied in eight patients more than 8 years after surgery. Clinical assessment and anorectal manometry were performed before and after administration of loperamide for 6 to 8 weeks. Decreased faecal soiling was noted in seven of the eight cases. Obstipation forced two patients to stop the medication. The improved faecal control was verified by an increase in sequeeze pressure at anorectal manometry in four patients. When incontinence persists after Stephens rectoplasty, loperamide can improve the faecal control in some cases.
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- Arnbjornsson, E., et al.
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The value of physiotherapy for faecal continence after correction of high anal atresia. A clinical and electromyographic study
- 1988
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In: Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica. - 0001-5482. ; 154:7-8, s. 467-470
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- A follow-up study of 12 patients who had undergone Stephens rectoplasty for high imperforate anus is presented. Clinical assessment and anal electromyography were performed more than 7 years after surgery, both before and after a year's physiotherapeutic training of the perianal musculature. Electromyography showed correlation between faecal continence and tonus of the anal sphincter, the anocutaneous reflex and maximal voluntary activity in the perianal muscles. After the physiotherapeutic training there was significant improvement of faecal continence. This effect was electromyographically corroborated. The results confirmed clinical observations that postoperative physiotherapy and training of the voluntary muscles in the perianal region is of value for the achievement of faecal continence.
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- Arnbjörnsson, E., et al.
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Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Tomography Findings in Children Operated for Anal Atresia
- 1990
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In: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery. - : Georg Thieme Verlag KG. - 0939-7248 .- 1439-359X. ; 45:3, s. 178-181
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Computerised tomography and magnetic resonance tomography were performed in nine faecally incontinent patients more than eight years after rectoplasty for high imperforate anus. No statistically significant correlation was found between function, i. e. degree of faecal incontinence, and anatomical findings. Thus, in spite of a detailed demonstration of the post-operative anatomy, the information does not seem to be directly applicable in indicating a way to reoperate for faecal incontinence in this group of patients.
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