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- Title
Long-term outcomes of radiofrequency treatment for fecal incontinence: are the results maintainable?
- Authors
Vergara-Fernandez, Omar; Arciniega-Hernández, Jose Armando; Trejo-Avila, Mario
- Abstract
Purpose: Temperature-controlled radiofrequency (RF) energy delivery to the sphincter complex has been proposed as an option for those patients not susceptible to a major surgical procedure for fecal incontinence (FI). The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term (15 years) functional outcomes obtained after RF procedure for FI. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of our prospectively collected database of patients that underwent RF procedure for FI. Primary outcomes measured were the Cleveland Clinic Florida Fecal Incontinence scale (CCF-FI), Fecal Incontinence-related Quality of Life Score (FIQLS), the 36-Item Short Form survey (SF-36), endoanal ultrasound, and anorectal manometry. Evaluations were compared at baseline and at 15 years of follow-up. Results: Ten patients were followed up 15 years after RF procedure. There was no significant improvement in the CCF-FI score (13.8 vs. 12.4, p = 0.24). No significant changes in the FIQLS were observed including lifestyle (2.39 vs. 2.13, p = 0.23), coping (1.91 vs. 1.92, p = 0.96), and embarrassment (1.66 vs. 1.86; p = 0.43). However, significant worsening was found in the depression category (2.47 vs. 1.60, p = 0.001). The SF-36 showed significant worsening in the mental (36.7 vs. 25.8, p < 0.001), physical (53.1 vs. 41.4, p = 0.01), and social functions (50.9 vs. 31.25, p = 0.001). Anorectal manometry and endoanal ultrasound showed no significant changes. No complications were found in the long-term follow-up. Conclusions: Radiofrequency procedure for fecal incontinence did not maintain its efficacy during long-term follow-up.
- Subjects
CLEVELAND Clinic Foundation; FECAL incontinence; ANORECTAL function tests; TREATMENT effectiveness; RADIO frequency; SOCIAL skills; ANUS
- Publication
International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2020, Vol 35, Issue 1, p173
- ISSN
0179-1958
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00384-019-03458-0