Table 1.
Characteristics of the Study Population (n = 140).
| Variable | Men | Women | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients (%) | 44 (31.4) | 96 (68.6) | - |
| Age, year | 74.4 (11.9) | 70.7 (11.8) | 0.093 |
| History of vaginal delivery | - | 84 (87.5) | - |
| Height, cm | 163.7 (5.9) | 150.8 (7.3) | <0.001 |
| Weight, kg | 61.0 (11.1) | 51.6 (9.3) | <0.001 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 23.0 (4.2) | 22.7 (3.8) | 0.653 |
| Fecal incontinence types, n (%) | |||
| Passive | 32 (72.7) | 59 (61.5) | 0.136 |
| Urge | 4 (9.1) | 3 (3.1) | |
| Passive and urge | 8 (18.2) | 34 (35.4) | |
| Mean CCFIS | 7.8 (4.3) | 9.6 (4.3) | 0.019 |
| Mean anal pressures, mmHg | |||
| Maximal resting pressure | 50.1 (21.9) | 36.9 (19.5) | 0.001 |
| Maximal squeeze pressure | 220.1 (100.3) | 132.7 (55.4) | <0.001 |
Values are presented as mean (standard deviation) unless specified otherwise.
CCFIS, Cleveland Clinic Florida Fecal Incontinence Score