Repeat anterior repair produces a significant improvement in continence score and ability to defer defaecation in patients with obstetric sphincter damage. Clinical improvement correlates closely with an improvement in the appearance on endoanal ultrasonography.
There is improvement of continence in both groups that had the ointment applied; nonetheless this study could not show that TE improves FI more than a placebo does.
The authors purpose was to show a new technique for colonic fixation performed in patients with recurrent sigmoid volvulus who otherwise had contraindication for elective surgery. Future studies will be required to verify the effectiveness and safety of this novel technique.
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