Abstract
Fecal incontinence is an important complaint with great impact in patient’s quality of life. Its cause is multifactorial, its diagnosis greatly underestimated, and its prevalence increases with age. Fecal incontinence is defined as any involuntary loss of feces – liquid or solid – or gas in patients older than 4years of age. Fecal incontinence can be present in up to 15% of patients older than 70years. Only 10 to 30% of symptomatic patients seek medical attention. Up to 40% of symptomatic women have major fecal incontinence with even greater impact on quality of life. Health care professionals’ awareness and patient information are paramount for diagnosis and treatment of the issue.
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