Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	29845
Country	United States

Received	2016-08-29 20:01
Peer-Review Started	2016-09-01 16:56
To Make the First Decision	2016-09-20 08:34
Return for Revision	2016-09-22 19:21
Revised	2016-10-14 06:54
Second Decision	2016-12-01 16:23
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2016-12-01 18:48
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2016-12-08 15:33
Articles in Press	2016-12-08 15:33
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Typeset the Manuscript	2016-12-22 18:11
Publish the Manuscript Online	2017-01-05 11:10

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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Fecal incontinence - Challenges and solutions
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Nallely Saldana Ruiz and Andreas M Kaiser
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Andreas M Kaiser, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Professor of Clinical Surgery, Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Suite 7418, Los Angeles, CA 90033, United States. akaiser@usc.edu
Key Words	Fecal incontinence; Sphincteroplasty; Sacral nerve stimulation; Endorectal ultrasound; New technologies; Quality of life
Core Tip	Fecal incontinence is frequent, under-reported, and lacks a perfect treatment solution. Fecal control is not equivalent to normal sphincter muscles. Other factors such (e.g., stool consistency, rectal reservoir function and elasticity are equally important. Incontinence is rather a symptom than a diagnosis, representing the common final pathway of various etiologies. Measurement of fecal incontinence remains subjective and based on patient reporting. Successful incontinence management combines a thorough understanding of contributing factors, workup and interpretation of individual results, tailoring of individual treatment plan. New technologies are abundant but not indicated for all patients, and objective results often less strong than advertised.
Publish Date	2017-01-05 11:10
Citation	Saldana Ruiz N, Kaiser AM. Fecal incontinence - Challenges and solutions. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(1): 11-24
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i1/11.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i1.11

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