Fecal Incontinence
Asyia Ahmad, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Original Date: Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Review Date: 8/31/2008
Expiration Date: 8/31/2010
Forum: Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Length: 31:48
Format: Windows Media


Objectives • List disorders often categorized as functional and known causes for disorders that may mimic these syndromes
• Describe the mechanisms and treatment of chronic severe constipation
• List the causes and treatments of functional dysphagia
• Outline a cost effective evaluation and treatment of functional causes of early satiety and bloating
• Recognize the importance of fecal incontinence and the most effective treatments
Target Audience Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Physicians Assistants, Registered Nurses and those interested in general medicine topics.
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• Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
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