Fecal Incontinence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Associated Factors and Impact on the Quality of Life of Patients in an IBD Clinic in Switzerland

FI affects nearly one in three IBD patients and is independently associated with several disease-related factors including a history of anal fistula and the presence of EIM, which is newly described in the literature. FI negatively impacted quality of life, increasing anxiety and depression. These findings emphasize the importance of a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to identify and address risk factors promptly.