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Table 2 Keller & Jostarndt continence score (KJCS)

From: Experience with a new prosthetic anal sphincter in three coloproctological centres

Symptom

0 point

1 point

2 points

frequency

> 3 per day

2-3 per day

0 - 1 per day

consistency

predominant liquid

predominant mushy

perdominant solid

perception of urgency

regularly none or too late

uncertain

always just in time or certain

lead time

none

seconds

minutes

discrimination (gaseous, liquid, solid)

none

uncertain

certain

care needs

always

occasional

none

Symptom

0 point

3 points

6 points

soiling

always

occasional

none

incontinence: gas

always

occasional

none

incontinence: liquid

always

occasional

none

incontinence: solid

always

occasional

none

total score

   

36 – 31 points

30 – 24

23-12

11 - 0

grade 0

grade I

grade II

grade III

complete continent

little contamination

gross contamination

complete incontinence