Faecal incontinence in myotonic dystrophy

Two siblings with myotonic dystrophy presented for treatment of faecal incontinence. The pathophysiology of this functional disorder is described with the results of anorectal manometry, EMG, and biopsy of smooth and striated muscle of the anorectal sphincters. Both medical and surgical management o...

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 1998-01, Vol.64 (1), p.128-130
Main Authors: Abercrombie, J F, Rogers, J, Swash, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy
Canals
Colon
Diseases of striated muscles. Neuromuscular diseases
Electromyography
Excretory system
faecal incontinence
Fecal Incontinence - diagnosis
Fecal Incontinence - etiology
Fecal Incontinence - physiopathology
Fecal Incontinence - therapy
Female
gastrointestinal musculature
Humans
Male
Manometry
Medical sciences
Microscopy
myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic Dystrophy - complications
Neurology
Ostomy
Patients
Short Report
Smooth muscle
Studies
Urinary incontinence
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Summary:Two siblings with myotonic dystrophy presented for treatment of faecal incontinence. The pathophysiology of this functional disorder is described with the results of anorectal manometry, EMG, and biopsy of smooth and striated muscle of the anorectal sphincters. Both medical and surgical management of the incontinence was unsatisfactory in the long term. Involvement of gastrointestinal musculature is a characteristic feature the disease.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.64.1.128