Defaecation Disorders

Keynote Lecture - Marc Possover at ESCP Milan 2016

Defecation disorders refers to the inability to efficiently and rapidly empty the rectum of its contents on demand. Functional and anatomic abnormalities coexist to give combined symptoms of 'obstructed defecation' a source of discomfort and impaired quality of life. These symptoms include abnormal anal function (anismus), perineal descent, rectocele and enterocele, rectal intussusception, and overt prolapse. Management is based on a detailed assessment of the terminal bowel anatomy and function to identify a cause. Medical treatment and pelvic floor retraining are first-line treatment. Various types of surgical approaches currently designed to correct anatomic abnormalities in order to improve function can be carried out in selected patients. In this difficult area of functional pelvic floor disorders, a multidisciplinary approach as developed in “pelvic floor clinics” is a useful adjunct to the traditional colorectal approach. Providing information to the patient and his/her relatives is essential, especially when surgery is considered.

Keynote Lecture by Jan Deprest (Belgium) at ESCP Berlin 2017

Symposium - Alessandra Graziottin (Italy) at ESCP Berlin 2017

Symposium - Georgios Pechlivanides (Greece) at ESCP Berlin 2017

Symposium - Thomas Schiedeck (Germany) at ESCP Berlin 2017

Educational session - Janindra Warusavitarne (UK) at ESCP Dublin 2022

Scientific session - Emma Carrington (UK) at ESCP Dublin 2022

Julie Cornish (United Kingdom) at ESCP Vilnius 2023

Beatriz Martin-Perez (Spain) at ESCP Vilnius 2023