Center for Pelvic Physiology

的 UCSF Center for Pelvic Physiology uses advanced technologies to evaluate patients with fecal incontinence, 便秘, 盆底疾病, 肛门或直肠肿瘤, 或者肛门瘘管. 的 center was established in 1995.

We provide comprehensive evaluations from a board-certified colorectal surgeon as well as a specially trained nurse. We offer biofeedback therapy as well as innovative surgical treatments for fecal incontinence. 病人 who don't respond to conventional care may participate in clinical trials or research projects evaluating experimental therapies.

我们的服务

Services at the center include:

肛门直肠测压 – Measures internal and external sphincter pressures, 直肠感觉, rectal volume capacity and rectoanal inhibitory reflex, which can confirm or rule out a diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease

Puborectalis muscle fiber recruitment – Measures neuromuscular activity that helps diagnose pelvic floor dysfunction

Endoanal 超声波 – Evaluates the integrity of the internal and external sphincter (muscle encircling the opening) for incontinence and checks for anal fistula (an abnormal passageway from the anus to the outside of the body)

生物反馈 – Teaches patients to control rectum, anal sphincter and pelvic floor muscles, as a method of treating incontinence or 便秘

转诊政策

At this time, we are accepting referrals only from UCSF and MarinHealth.

If you're seeking care for a urinary or gynecologic disorder, please visit the Center for Urogynecology and Women's Pelvic Health. 病人 interested in a program to strengthen the muscles that support urinary function and the pelvic organs can read about UCSF's approach to pelvic floor physical therapy.