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How To Treat Fecal Incontinence Despite Having A Rectal Prolapse Repair?

Thank you, 4yrs ago I had a repair for bladdr incontince, with mesh.perfect result,and rectal prolaps repair. Now,my rectal problens recurred. Is it dangerous to have second repair. All the problem is internal. Fecal matter gets held up inrectal vault. Never natural defication,thanks Camilla
posted on Mon, 7 Nov 2016
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Hello,

It might be due to injury to anal sphincter during the surgery. Consult a general surgeon and evaluated. You might require revision surgery for best results.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Fecal Incontinence Despite Having A Rectal Prolapse Repair?

Hello, It might be due to injury to anal sphincter during the surgery. Consult a general surgeon and evaluated. You might require revision surgery for best results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician