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Category
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Anorectal / Bowel Dysfunction |
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Keywords
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anal irrigation anal incontinence defecatory difficulties |
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Target Audience
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Bowel Dysfunction, Conservative Management |
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Aims and Objectives
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The aim of this workshop is to gain an in-depth knowledge of the use of transanal irrigation (TAI) in the management of anorectal dysfunction.
At the end of the workshop the participants should be able to:
Learning Objectives - Understand the anatomy of the lower gastrointestinal tract, the incidence and the pathophysiology of anorectal dysfunction.
- Recognise and classify the general conservative management of anal incontinence and defecatory difficulties prior to the use of more advanced interventions such TAI.
- Understand the principles of TAI and identify when to use it as part of the management of anorectal dysfunction.
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