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Purpose. Anal incontinence (AI) is a disabling condition with a variable response to conservative physical therapies. We assess the utility of combining electromyographic biofeedback with endoanal electrostimulation targeted to the weakest areas of the pelvic floor using the MAPLe® probe (Multiple Array Probe Leiden Novuqare). Methods. Patients with AI unresponsive to conservative measures were assessed before and after treatment with anorectal manometry (ARM), electromyography (EMG), Wexner Continence Scoring, Visual Analog Scoring (VAS), FIQL and SF-12 quality of life determination. Results. Of 29 patients in the final analysis, there was an improvement in the mean Wexner continence score from 13.59 to 8.03 and a concomitant improvement in the reported VAS from 3.45 to 6.72. Both Wexner continence and VAS scores were maintained during follow-up. Maximum voluntary manometric contraction significantly improved from 91.76 mmHg to 110.33 mmHg with no changes in resting pressure. The EMG values ââ(µV) that significantly improved included the average and peak resistance, the average general voluntary contraction, and the average and peak voluntary contraction for both the external anal sphincter and the puborectalis. In the FIQL, behavior, depression and shame domains improved after treatment and during follow-up with lifestyle improvements detected at 6 and 12 months. Physical and mental components of the SF-12 improved at 6 and 12 months. Conclusions. Targeted electromyographic biofeedback and endoanal electrostimulation using MAPLe® probe in AI patients sustainably improves objective ARM and EMG parameters along with subjective reporting of continence severity, VAS, and quality of life.
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Electric Stimulation Therapy , Fecal Incontinence , Humans , Biofeedback, Psychology/methods , Quality of Life , Electromyography/methods , Manometry , Anal Canal , Electric Stimulation Therapy/methods , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Introducción: las neoplasias mucinosas apendiculares de bajo grado son una patología infrecuente, cuyo manejo quirúrgico ha variado en los últimos anos. Métodos: estudio retrospectivo de pacientes con diagnostico anatomopatologico de neoplasias mucinosas apendiculares de bajo grado. Resultados: se incluyeron 28 pacientes con una edad mediana de 63 años. La clínica predominante de presentación fue la apendicitis aguda en 11 pacientes (39,3%). El 35,7% se abordaron mediante laparoscopia. En el 39,3% se describe perforación apendicular y el 25% presentan moco libre en la cavidad abdominal. En el 60,7% se realizo de inicio una apendicectomia, presentando el estudio anatomopatologico afectación de los bordes en 5 pacientes. En 4 de los 5 se amplió la resección, sin evidencia de enfermedad residual. Conclusiones: la apendicetomía es el tratamiento recomendado en las neoplasias mucinosas de bajo grado. Si existen márgenes afectos se debe individualizar el tratamiento, valorando el seguimiento como una opción a considerar
Introduction: low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms are an infrequent pathology, whose surgical management has varied in recent years. Methods: retrospective study of patients with anatomopathological diagnosis of low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms. Results: twenty-eight patients with a median age of 63 years were included. The main clinical presentation was acute appendicitis in 11 patients (39.3%). 35.7% were approached by laparoscopy. In 39,3% patients is described appendicular perforation and 25% present free mucus in the abdominal cavity. In 60,7% patients was performed an appendectomy, presenting the pathological study the border affected in 5 patients. In 4 of the 5 resection was extended, without evidence of residual disease. Conclusions: appendectomy is the recommended treatment in low grade mucinous neoplasms. If there borders are affected, treatmentshould be individualized, assessing follow-up as an option to be considered
