Operative Results and Quality of Life After Gracilis Muscle Transposition for Recurrent Rectovaginal Fistula

ABSTRACT Background/Purpose: Anal incontinence is one of the most psychologically and socially debilitating conditions in an otherwise healthy individual. It can lead to social isolation, loss of self-esteem, self-confidence and depression. This study is devoted to the problem of anal incontinence in the adult patients. The aim of our study is to analyse the results of gracilis muscle transposition for anal incontinence and improvement in quality of life (QOL) of patients. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study. A total of 18 patients with complaint of anal incontinence were enrolled in this study. All patients were treated with gracilis muscle transposition. Results: All patients are continent, and there is an improvement in their QOL. Conclusion: Gracilis muscle transposition is a good option for patients of anal incontinence who are not treated by non-surgical means.

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Clinical outcome and quality of life after gracilis muscle transposition for fistula closure over a 10-year period

International Journal of Colorectal Disease ◽

10.1007/s00384-020-03825-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

M. Grott ◽

A. Rickert ◽

S. Hetjens ◽

P. Kienle

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Clinical Outcome ◽

Gracilis Muscle ◽

Fistula Closure ◽

Muscle Transposition

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Re: Functional and Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Transperineal Repair With Gracilis Muscle Interposition for Complex Rectourethral Fistula

The Journal of Urology ◽

10.1016/j.juro.2011.07.062 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 186 (5) ◽

pp. 1953-1953

Author(s):

Allen F. Morey

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Gracilis Muscle ◽

Rectourethral Fistula ◽

Life Outcomes ◽

Quality Of Life Outcomes

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MP29-05 GRACILIS MUSCLE INTERPOSITION FLAP REPAIR OF URINARY FISTULAE: PELVIC RADIATION IS ASSOCIATED WITH PERSISTENT URINARY INCONTINENCE AND DECREASED QUALITY OF LIFE

The Journal of Urology ◽

10.1016/j.juro.2015.02.608 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 193 (4S) ◽

Author(s):

Valary T. Raup ◽

Jairam R. Eswara ◽

Kerry Madison ◽

Julio Geminiani ◽

Avory M. Heningburg ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Urinary Incontinence ◽

Gracilis Muscle ◽

Pelvic Radiation ◽

Flap Repair ◽

Interposition Flap

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Ocena jakości życia przed i po septorynoplastyce metodą otwartą przy użyciu ankiety WHOQOL-BREF

Otolaryngologia Polska ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0012.6900 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 72 (5) ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Piotr Rot ◽

Łukasz Skrzypiec ◽

Marcin Jadczak ◽

Dariusz Jurkiewicz

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Patient Data ◽

Study Group ◽

Open Technique ◽

Operative Results ◽

Control Post

Abstract Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of rhinoplasty on the quality of different aspects of life. The study group included 79 patients with congenital or posttraumatic nasal deformities (38 males, 41 females) aged from 17 to 49 years (mean age 20 years) with open technique septorhinoplasty. Materials and Methods: The quality of life was assessed before and 3 months after surgery, with the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Furthermore, other patient data including demographic data, other surgeries and comorbidities were also registered. Completion of 71 preoperative and 70 postoperative questionnaires was accomplished. The results showed statistically significant differences within the quality of life in all domains. Discussion and conclusion: Based on the conducted studies and after analysis of available literature, it may be concluded that functional and plastic surgeries including septorhinoplasty have an influence on the quality of life.To control post-operative results, tools evaluating this aspect should be used.

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