[Chinese expert consensus on pelvic floor biofeedback for anorectal dysfunction (2024 edition)].

Abstract

Pelvic floor biofeedback is a major non-surgical treatment for anorectal dysfunction and has been recommended in several foreign guidelines. There is no consensus on the clinical practice of pelvic floor biofeedback in China currently. There are controversies in indications, contraindications and formulation of protocols. Launched by Pelvic Floor Medicine Specialty Committee of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies and Anorectal Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Chinese experts on this field were convened to write the Chinese expert consensus on pelvic floor biofeedback for anorectal dysfunction based on relevant references and combined the latest evidence and experts' clinical experience. This consensus recommends that before the use of pelvic floor biofeedback therapy, the patient's condition and pelvic floor function should be fully evaluated, and the guiding role of doctors and pelvic floor therapists should be emphasized to guide the standardized use of pelvic floor biofeedback therapy.