Fecal incontinence patients categorized based on anal pressure and electromyography: Anal sphincter damage and clinical symptoms

Author:

Swartz Jessica L.1,Zifan Ali2ORCID,Tuttle Lori J.1ORCID,Sheean Geoffrey,Tam Rowena M.1,Mittal Ravinder K.2ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Doctor of Physical Therapy Program San Diego State University San Diego California USA

2. Department of Gastroenterology UC San Diego La Jolla California USA

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundDisruption of external anal sphincter muscle (EAS) is an important factor in the multifactorial etiology of fecal incontinence (FI).ObjectivesWe categorize FI patients into four groups based on the location of lesion in neuromuscular circuitry of EAS to determine if there are differences with regards to fecal incontinence symptoms severity (FISI) score, age, BMI, obstetrical history, and anal sphincter muscle damage.MethodsFemale patients (151) without any neurological symptoms, who had undergone high‐resolution manometry, anal sphincter EMG, and 3D ultrasound imaging of the anal sphincter were assessed. Patients were categorized into four groups: Group 1 (normal)—normal cough EMG (>10 μV), normal squeeze EMG (>10 μV), and normal anal squeeze pressure (>124 mmHg); Group 2 (cortical apraxia, i.e., poor cortical activation)—normal cough EMG, low squeeze EMG, and low anal squeeze pressure; Group 3 (muscle damage)—normal cough EMG, normal squeeze EMG, and low anal squeeze pressure; and Group 4 (pudendal nerve damage)—low cough EMG, low squeeze EMG, and low anal squeeze pressure.ResultsThe four patient groups were not different with regards to the patient's age, BMI, parity, and FISI scores. 3D ultrasound images of the anal sphincter complex revealed significant damage to the internal anal sphincter, external anal sphincter, and puborectalis muscles in all four groups.ConclusionThe FI patients are a heterogeneous group; majority of these patients have significant damage to the muscles of the anal sphincter complex. Whether biofeedback therapy response is different among different patient groups requires study.

Funder

National Institutes of Health

Publisher

Wiley

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