Course information

This module contains the topics:

• About the anal sphincter muscles
• Injuries
• Treatment
• Long-term impacts
• Jill’s story

By the end of this module, you should be able to: 

• describe the role of the anal sphincter in maintaining continence
• list causes of anal sphincter injuries
• describe the impact of anal sphincter injuries on continence
• discuss treatment methods for anal sphincter injuries.