Pelvic Floor Disorders, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America: Volume 51-1

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice.

Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

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Anorectal Anatomy and Function
The Digital Rectal Examination: Appropriate Techniques for the Evaluation of Constipation and Fecal Incontinence
Diagnostic Strategy and Tools for Identifying Defecatory Disorders
Dyssynergic Defecation and Other Evacuation Disorders
Fecal Incontinence: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Updated Treatment Strategies
Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction: The Impact of the Central Nervous System in Constipation and Fecal Incontinence
Opioid-Related Constipation
A Pain in the Butt: Hemorrhoids, Fissures, Fistulas, and Other Anorectal Syndromes
Psychological and Nutritional Factors in Pelvic Floor Disorders
Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain for the Gastroenterologist