Puborectalis and external anal sphincter paralysis with preservation of fecal continence
- 1 November 1989
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
- Vol. 32 (11) , 980-981
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02552277
Abstract
A case of poliomyelitis-induced paralysis of the puborectalis and external anal sphincter is described. This demonstrates the effect of an exclusively motor deficit of striated muscles controlling fecal continence. The patient has remained continent of feces for 37 years.Keywords
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