Anal incontinence following obstetrical injury
Diseases of the Colon & RectumPublished 1 February 1985
Marvin L. Corman
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The operative approach and results indicate that excellent function can be achieved by recognition of the deformity and by the appropriate repair.
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Insufficient attention has been given to the anatomical anomaly as a predisposing factor for obstetrical injury. The operative approach and results in 28 patients indicate that excellent function can be achieved by recognition of the deformity and by the appropriate repair.
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