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Re: Anal incontenance
From: Jenn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 14:55:34 -0500 (CDT)
Lynn,
My OB-GYN did 2 Perienoplasty(spell?) repairs and then I had a colon
rectal surgeon do a rectal repair. I am hesitant to see the same
surgeon since he felt that the only way to help was doing surgery. Is
stimulation a good option?
At Wed, 20 Sep 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
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>At Wed, 20 Sep 2000, Jenn wrote:
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>>I have had 3 surgeries to repair a 4th degree tear which caused me to
>>have anal incontenance. My OB-GYN suggested that I see a colon rectal
>>surgeon to seek muscle stimulation. She feels that surgery will not
>>help at this point, because most of my muscle wall has been cut away
>>with the three surgeries that I have had. Do you know anything about
>>this stimulation or what other options may be good for me?
>
>Jenn,
>The question I would ask is who did the three procedures to attempt to
>remedy your anal incontinence. My hope is that there was an
>colonorectal surgeon involved at some point. If so, I would discuss
>future options with him/her. Further, if there has not been a surgeon
>involved to this point, by all means sit down and talk with one about
>your options...
>Lynn
>
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>
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