Electromyography findings in faecal incontinence
| Anal sphincter | Pubo rectalis | Ischio cavernosus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Only patients with isolated disturbances of insertional activity and/or activation are listed in these rows. | |||
| No of patients evaluated | 51 | 44 | 40 |
| Exam attempted but unsuccessful | 1 | 2 | |
| Normal | 14 | 20 | 26 |
| Neurogenic disturbances | 20 | 9 | 8 |
| Myogenic disturbances | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Mixed disturbances | 13 | 8 | |
| Abnormal insertional activity* | 3 | 1 | |
| Reduced activation* | 1 | 2 | 4 |