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Table 2 Wexner continence score

From: Effects of neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy for anorectal function in locally advanced rectal cancer patients: a study protocol for a prospective, observational, controlled, multicentre study

Type of

Incontinence

Frequency

Never

Rarely

Some- times

Usually

Always

Solid

0

1

2

3

4

Liquid

0

1

2

3

4

Gas

0

1

2

3

4

Wears pad

0

1

2

3

4

Lifestyle alteration

0

1

2

3

4

  1. 0 = normal, 1–8 = minor incontinence, 9–14 = average incontinence, 15–20 = complete incontinence.
  2. Never = 0 (never).
  3. Rarely = < l/month
  4. Sometimes = < l/week,_>l/month
  5. Usually = < l/day, _>l/week
  6. Always = _>l/day
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