Anal Sphincter: A Comprehensive Review
نویسندگان
1 Biomaterials research group, Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
2 Biomaterials research group, Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
3 Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
4 Pediatric Health Research Center of Tabriz Medical Sciences University, Tabriz, Iran Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
5 Department of General Surgery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,
doi
10.22037/irjps.v3i1.17120چکیده
Anal incontinence is of potential clinical interest and significance. Comprehensive knowledge of anal clinical anatomy and function is essential to understand pathophysiological processes that lead to sphincter malfunction. We review anatomy, physiology and surgical pathology of the anal sphincter. We also discuss surgical procedures which are used in cases of fecal incontinence.
