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Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Anal Sphincter in Fecal Incontinence

¹ Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center, G1-228, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
² Department of Gastroenterology, Free University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
³ Department of Pathology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

OBJECTIVE.Fecal incontinence is a disabling disorder. Cross-sectional imaging techniques can be used to confirm the diagnosis and to clarify the anatomy and function of the anorectal region.

CONCLUSION.Cross-sectional imaging has increased the understanding of the sphincter complex, resulting in a more adequate evaluation of fecal incontinence.

Keywords: 3D sonography • anal sphincter • endoanal MRI • endoanal sonography • external phased-array MRI • fecal incontinence

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