Abstract
Gastrointestinal involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is observed in up to 90% of patients. Resolution of some of these gastrointestinal complications is challenging without the support of physical therapy and rehabilitation. One of these complications, SSc-associated fecal incontinence, which can be devastating for those affected, is seen in up to 39%. Studies focusing on fecal incontinence and its treatment are scarce. The hypothesis presented herein suggests that pelvic floor muscle exercise, biofeedback therapy, and neuromodulation methods might be effective and safe treatment strategies for patients affected by this debilitating complication.
Publisher
South Kazakhstan Medical Academy
Reference16 articles.
1. Flachenecker P. Autoimmune diseases and rehabilitation. Autoimmun Rev 2012;11(3):219-225.
2. Akinci A, Kiliç G. Future of rehabilitation interventions for rheumatic patients in the Mediterranean Region. Mediterr J Rheumatol 2017;28(2):70-74.
3. Orlandi M, Lepri G, Damiani A, Barsotti S, Di Battista M, Codullo V, et al. One year in review 2020: systemic sclerosis. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2020;125(3):3-17.
4. Liem SIE, Vliet Vlieland TPM, Schoones JW, de Vries-Bouwstra JK. The effect and safety of exercise therapy in patients with systemic sclerosis: a systematic review. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2019;3(2):rkz044.
5. Kröner PT, Tolaymat OA, Bowman AW, Abril A, Lacy BE. Gastrointestinal manifestations of rheumatological diseases. Am J Gastroenterol 2019;114(9):1441-1454.
Cited by
2 articles.
订阅此论文施引文献
订阅此论文施引文献，注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献，订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献