Underrecognition of Fecal Incontinence in Systemic Sclerosis: Discrepancies Between the Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaires and the UCLA Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium Gastrointestinal 2.0 Questionnaire

The Journal of Rheumatology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sam Shan, Kate M. Seaton, Chamara Basnayake, Laura Ross
DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2025-1226
Cited by: 1
References: 8

Abstract

Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is common, with up to 87% of people affected.1 Of all SSc manifestations, GI disease has the greatest impact on quality of life.2

Fields of Study & Subjects

Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases Dysphagia Assessment and Management Gastrointestinal motility and disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
The Journal of Rheumatology
Publisher
The Journal of Rheumatology
Volume
53
Issue
6
Pages
704–705
Publication date
15 February 2026
Language
EN