- Chemoradiotherapy for anal canal cancers: Does the choice of boost technique matter? [Journal Article]J Contemp Brachytherapy. 2026 Mar; 18(1):48-57.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: CRT provide excellent rates of tumor control and colostomy-free survival. Compared with EBRTb, interstitial brachytherapy boost demonstrates a favorable profile in GI toxicity, with a low impact on fecal incontinence.
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- Acute cervical myelomeningitis secondary to Lyme neuroborreliosis. [Case Reports]Surg Neurol Int. 2026; 17:259.SN
- CONCLUSIONS: Lyme neuroborreliosis should be considered in patients presenting with acute myelomeningitis. MRI plays a crucial role in diagnosis, and early recognition is essential to initiate appropriate antibiotic therapy.
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- Pediatric High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry: Reference Ranges in 998 Children With Defecatory Disorders. [Journal Article]Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2026 Jun; 38(6):e70371.NM
- CONCLUSIONS: This is the largest pediatric study in patients with defecatory disorders demonstrating that mean ASRP does not vary with age from newborns to adolescents and is similar to adult values. Specific quantitative RAIR parameters such as latency, recovery, and duration require further studies in pediatrics.
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- Reframing loss of efficacy in sacral neuromodulation: a neurofunctional service model for coloproctology. [Letter]Tech Coloproctol. 2026 Jun 02; 30(1).TC
- CONCLUSIONS: Viewing SNM as a dynamic network-modulating therapy rather than a static device intervention may reduce unnecessary procedural escalation and improve the consistency of long-term management. The proposed model is intended as an implementable service framework for structured follow-up and reprogramming in patients with suspected LOE.
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- Mode of Subsequent Delivery After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIs). [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Postpartum faecal incontinence is multifactorial. A comprehensive assessment by an expert clinician using available resources is recommended to guide an informed decision using a collaborative approach regarding the preferred mode of subsequent delivery post OASIs.
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- Prevention and treatment of incontinence-associated dermatitis through optimising care: the PREVENT-IAD Synopsis. [Randomized Controlled Trial]Health Technol Assess. 2026 May; 30(44):1-48.HT
- CONCLUSIONS: It was feasible to develop the Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Manual. The randomised controlled trial was not feasible as designed, with specific challenges regarding site and participant recruitment, governance and intervention fidelity.
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- Outcomes of stoma for faecal incontinence. [Journal Article]Colorectal Dis. 2026 Jun; 28(6):e70503.CD
- CONCLUSIONS: Stoma formation for refractory faecal incontinence can significantly improve quality of life. However, stoma-related complications remain common and should be addressed during preoperative counselling and long-term follow-up.
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- Understanding the patient perspective in low anterior resection syndrome: which symptoms matter most? [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Clustering, which is often underestimated by composite scores, remained the most distressing and persistent symptom, emphasizing the need for symptom-specific evaluation in LARS.
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- A nomogram for assessing secondary infection risk in hospitalized patients with intestinal CRE colonization: a prospective cohort study. [Journal Article]Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob. 2026 May 29. [Online ahead of print]AC
- CONCLUSIONS: CRE intestinal colonization is prevalent across healthcare settings. The progression from colonization to infection is driven by specific clinical risks, which can be used to assess risk by our novel nomogram. These findings underscore the need for targeted screening in high-risk departments, enhanced antimicrobial stewardship, and focused surveillance on dominant clones like ST11 CRKP to effectively prevent CRE transmission and infection.
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- Letter to the Editor on "Psychological and Psychiatric Issues in Functional Constipation, Fecal Incontinence and Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction-A Revised and Updated Document of the International Children's Continence Society (ICCS)". [Letter]Neurourol Urodyn. 2026 May 29. [Online ahead of print]NU
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- Clinical, social, and motility factors influencing transanal irrigation response in pediatric patients. [Journal Article]J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2026 May 29. [Online ahead of print]JP
- CONCLUSIONS: Patients with organic and DGBI CC/FI experienced similar challenges using TAI. Adherence was associated with improved symptoms and QOL. ADHD was a significant predictor of nonadherence, underscoring the need for tailored interventions. Future research should focus on long-term outcomes and strategies to enhance adherence, particularly for children with ADHD.
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- Association between pelvic floor care practices and symptoms in female track and field athletes: a cross-sectional study. [Journal Article]Gynecol Pelvic Med. 2026; 9:2.GP
- CONCLUSIONS: A high proportion of female athletes report toileting habits considered potentially harmful to PF, mainly involving premature voiding and location preferences. Healthy habits during sports training are infrequent. Habits involving straining and location preferences were more common among athletes with PFD symptoms. Further research is needed to investigate the role of sports-related habits in PF health.
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- Application progress of radiofrequency (RF) therapy in pelvic floor disorders (PFDs): a narrative review focusing on randomized controlled trials. [Review]Gynecol Pelvic Med. 2025; 8:25.GP
- CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the application of RF therapy in PFDs is still in the exploratory stage, with numerous unresolved issues such as inconsistent treatment parameters, short follow-up periods, small sample sizes, and a predominance of single-center studies. Future research should focus on designing rigorous multi-center, large-sample RCTs, optimizing treatment protocols, clarifying the mechanisms of action, establishing scientific efficacy evaluation systems, and conducting stratified analyses based on individual differences. This will promote the precise, safe, and effective application of RF therapy in PFDs, providing more high-quality treatment options for patients with PFDs.
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- Bowel and bladder outcomes in patients with anorectal malformations and sacral agenesis: a retrospective cohort study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Patients with concurrent ARM and SA represent a high-risk group for long-term bowel and bladder dysfunction, and many require structured bowel and/or bladder management. These findings support anticipatory counselling and multidisciplinary follow-up.
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- Constructing A Core Competency Evaluation Index System for Incontinence Specialist Nurses: A Delphi Study. [Review]Nurs Open. 2026 Jun; 13(6):e70617.NO
- CONCLUSIONS: Our study constructed a core competency evaluation index system for incontinence specialist nurses. The construction process-though scientific-must be verified in practice.
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