Effects of age on ARM parameters in Fecal Incontinence: •No age related differences regarding anal sphincter length, tone or strength in men or women •No age related differences regarding rectal sensation in men or women AIMS • Differences exist in anorectal function and anatomy between genders • Changes in anorectal function and anatomy occur with aging • Anorectal Manometry (ARM) is a non-invasive method used to assess anorectal physiology • The effects of age and gender on ARM parameters in fecal incontinence are inconsistent