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Magnetic Anal Sphincter Augmentation for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence A Preliminary Report From a Feasibility Study
- Source :
- Diseases of the Colon and Rectum; December 2010, Vol. 53 Issue: 12 p1604-1610, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Magnetic sphincter augmentation, a successful treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, has been applied to treat fecal incontinence. The purpose of this feasibility study was to understand the safety profile as well as the potential benefit of this new device when it is implanted in patients with fecal incontinence.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00123706 and 15300358
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs48369455
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/DCR.0b013e3181f5d5f7