Gracilis muscle transplant in anal incontinence. (Italian)

1979 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Ernesto P. Caronni ◽  
S. Luzzani ◽  
u Car ◽  
A. Beltrame
Keyword(s):  
Anal Incontinence ◽  
Gracilis Muscle

Gracilis muscle transposition for anal incontinence in children: Long-term follow-up

1991 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 1219-1223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta E. Sonnino ◽  
Olivier Reinberg ◽  
AriéL. Bensoussan ◽  
Jean-Martin Laberge ◽  
Hervé Blanchard
Keyword(s):  
Anal Incontinence ◽  
Gracilis Muscle ◽  
Muscle Transposition ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals Gracilis muscle transposition as a workhorse flap for anal incontinence: Quality of life and functional outcome in adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (03) ◽  
pp. 350-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guru Dayal Singh Kalra ◽  
Amit Kumar Sharma ◽  
Kaustubh Sharad Shende
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Anal Incontinence ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Gracilis Muscle ◽  
Muscle Transposition ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Loss Of Self

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.

Gracilis muscle transplant for correction of traumatic anal incontinence

1975 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morgado P. Nieves ◽  
González T. Valles ◽  
G. Arangúren ◽  
D. Maldonado
Keyword(s):  
Anal Incontinence ◽  
Gracilis Muscle

Gracilis muscle transplant in anal incontinence

1965 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. McGregor
Keyword(s):  
Anal Incontinence ◽  
Gracilis Muscle

Surgical Repair of Acute Gracilis Muscle Rupture in the Racing Greyhound

1992 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. 18-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Eaton-Wells
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Gracilis Muscle ◽  
Back Muscle ◽  
Suture Materials ◽  
Muscle Rupture

A retrospective study of the surgical repair of 27 cases of acute gracilis muscle rupture ("dropped back muscle") in 23 racing greyhounds was conducted.All of the dogs suffered the injury while racing or training. Suture materials and surgical technique are described. The dogs ability to resume racing was assessed.

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