Change in faecal incontinence pattern after gastric bypass surgery: related to change in anal sphincter thickness?
RYGB had no effect on the thickness of the anal sphincter 6 months after surgery. However, the pattern of faecal incontinence changed, with a decrease in leakage and whole faecal incontinence and an increase in urgency.
Authors
- Jeff Wennerlund (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0603-751X)
- U. Gunnarsson
- Karin Strigård
- Anton Östevind
- David Thalén
Institutions
- Umeå University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-025-05071-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 46.80