Prevalence of and risk factors for anal incontinence: a large-scale multicentre study in Turkey
The results of the present study revealed that AI is more prevalent among older individuals and women and is associated with chronic illness, bowel habits, vaginal delivery, and chronic medications. Additionally, particular attention should be given to the role of gynaecological conditions in AI in women.
Authors
- Tahsin Çolak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7253-5608)
- Deniz Tazeoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5947-8653)
- Akay Edizsoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1259-0488)
- Ahmet Cem Esmer
Institutions
- Osmaniye Korkut Ata University (TR)
- Mersin Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Published
- 2026-01-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-025-05050-1
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00