Throughout the world, animal models are being used as simulators of human anatomy and pathophysiology with most of the investigations and treatments first tested on them. Double incontinence (DI) includes both urinary and anal incontinence. This chapter is focused on the use of animals as models to understand pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of double incontinence (DI). DI is a complex disease with variant prevalence around the world which has a severe impact on quality of life (Qol). Many studies are designed to employ rodent and rabbit models to understand the pathogenesis of urinary and fecal incontinence. Urodynamic studies including leak point pressure (LPP) and urethral pressure profilometry (UPP) are used in establishing diagnosis of stress urinary incontinence. Rats have also been used to study fecal incontinence using neurophysiological and sacral nerve stimulation tests. The surgical treatment of double incontinence involves use of mesh, which was initially tested on animals. Animal models have also been used to train surgeons for perineal tear repair surgery. We conclude that the use of animal models provides best approach to learn these specialized surgical skills for medical practitioners and researchers.
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