31.   The relevance of impaired function of the external anal sphincter in liquid stool incontinence has been suggested in previous studies and is confirmed by our data.

32.   Prolonged contraction of the external anal sphincter is not often evaluated in faecal incontinence.

33.   Training was associated with normalisation of external anal sphincter phasic contraction and with an increase in squeeze duration in all patients.

34.   This drug not only slows gut motility and decreases small bowel secretion, but also increases anal sphincter strength.

35.   Short-term results include tetanus, septicemia, hemorrhages, cuts in the urethra, bladder, vaginal walls and anal sphincter.

36.   The first cut, called a midline episiotomy, goes straight back and is more likely to tear into the anal sphincter.

37.   The second type, a mediolateral cut, angles to the side and helps prevent tears to the anal sphincter and rectum in addition to long-term complications.

38.   Third- and fourth-degree lacerations tear into the anal sphincter and can lead to temporary or long term fecal incontinence.